10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Archive

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2023 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems

Toyota Prius Prime

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2023 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems: Toyota Prius Prime 2023 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems: Toyota Prius Prime

Nissan Ariya under hood

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2023 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Nissan Ariya 2023 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Nissan Ariya

Mercedes-AMG C 43 engine

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2023 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Mercedes-AMG C 43 2023 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Mercedes-AMG C 43

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2023 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Lucid Air Touring 2023 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Lucid Air Touring

2022 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems

Jeep Grand Wagoneer

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2022 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Jeep Grand Wagoneer 2022 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Toyota Tundra i-Force Max

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2022 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Toyota Tundra 2022 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Toyota Tundra

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe engine

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2022 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 2022 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

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2022 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Nissan Rogue 2022 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Nissan Rogue

2021 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems

Hoods up COPY 2021 10 Best EPS testing

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2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Quick Hits 2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Quick Hits

byBob Gritzinger

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2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Toyota Mirai 2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Toyota Mirai

Porsche Taycan 4S onroadd_0

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2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Porsche Taycan 2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Porsche Taycan

byBob Gritzinger

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2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Polestar 2 2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Polestar 2

2020 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems

2020 BMW M340i video

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2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: BMW M340i 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: BMW M340i

Mercedes 3.0L winner 2020

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2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Mercedes GLE450 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Mercedes GLE450

Ram 1500 winner

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2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Ram 1500 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Ram 1500

Ford Mustang 2.3L

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2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Ford Mustang 2.3L 4-Cyl.2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Ford Mustang 2.3L 4-Cyl.

2019 10 Best Engines

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Live and Online, Automotive Tech Week Tracks Industry Trends Live and Online, Automotive Tech Week Tracks Industry Trends

2019 Wards 10 Best Engines Editorial Roundtable | Rest of the Field

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2019 Wards 10 Best Engines Editorial Roundtable: Rest of the Field 2019 Wards 10 Best Engines Editorial Roundtable: Rest of the Field

2019 10 Best Engines editorial roundtable part 1

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2019 Wards 10 Best Engines Editorial Roundtable: The Winners 2019 Wards 10 Best Engines Editorial Roundtable: The Winners

2019 Ceremony for Wards 10 Best Engines Ice Sculptures

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2019 Ceremony for Wards 10 Best Engines 2019 Ceremony for Wards 10 Best Engines

2018

Fuel-cell-powered vehicles often misunderstood, Center says.

Honda Anticipates the Day FCVs Go Mainstream

Honda Anticipates the Day FCVs Go Mainstream

Aug 1, 2018

Ice sculpture greets guests attending 2018 Wards 10 Best Engines celebration

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Celebrating Excellence -- 2018 Wards 10 Best Engines Ceremony

Celebrating Excellence -- 2018 Wards 10 Best Engines Ceremony

Feb 26, 2018

2018 Wards 10 Best Engines Ceremony

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2018 Wards 10 Best Engines Ceremony

2018 Wards 10 Best Engines Ceremony

Feb 22, 2018

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2017

Mercedes Premium 4-Cyl. Engine Does Everything Well

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Mercedes Premium 4-Cyl. Engine Does Everything Well

Mercedes Premium 4-Cyl. Engine Does Everything Well

Dec 4, 2017

Volvo’s Natural-Born Racing Engine

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Volvo’s Natural-Born Racing Engine

Volvo’s Natural-Born Racing Engine

Nov 17, 2017

Mazda’s Innovative 4-Cyl. Engine Pulls Like Big V-6

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Mazda’s Innovative 4-Cyl. Engine Pulls Like Big V-6

Mazda’s Innovative 4-Cyl. Engine Pulls Like Big V-6

Nov 9, 2017

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2016

Subaru’s Opposite Cylinders Attract Kudos

Subaru’s Opposite Cylinders Attract Kudos

Subaru’s Opposite Cylinders Attract Kudos

Dec 9, 2016

FCA EcoDiesel Quiet in Center of Storm

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FCA EcoDiesel Quiet in Center of Storm

FCA EcoDiesel Quiet in Center of Storm

Dec 1, 2016

BMW’s Near-Perfect I-6 Gets Even Better

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BMW’s Near-Perfect I-6 Gets Even Better

BMW’s Near-Perfect I-6 Gets Even Better

Oct 19, 2016

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2015

Efficient Drive-E Engines Transforming Volvo

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Efficient Drive-E Engines Transforming Volvo

Efficient Drive-E Engines Transforming Volvo

Oct 26, 2015

VW’s Gasoline I-4 Impresses More Than Diesel Sibling

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VW’s Gasoline I-4 Impresses More Than Diesel Sibling

VW’s Gasoline I-4 Impresses More Than Diesel Sibling

Oct 9, 2015

Specs reflect engine status during testing last fall Ramrsquos mostefficient 2WD Ecodiesel model now rated at 2129 mpg 11281 L100 km

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Ram Ecodiesel Barely Louder Than German Luxury Cars

Ram Ecodiesel Barely Louder Than German Luxury Cars

May 22, 2015

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2014

GM Celebrates Ward's 10 Best Engines Honors

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GM Celebrates Ward's 10 Best Engines Honors

GM Celebrates Ward's 10 Best Engines Honors

Feb 18, 2014

Autoline Appearance of 2014 Ward's 10 Best Engines Judges

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Autoline Appearance of 2014 Ward's 10 Best Engines Judges

Autoline Appearance of 2014 Ward's 10 Best Engines Judges

Jan 21, 2014

Awards Ceremony Introduction - Ward's 10 Best Engines of 2014

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Awards Ceremony Introduction - Ward's 10 Best Engines of 2014

Awards Ceremony Introduction - Ward's 10 Best Engines of 2014

Jan 15, 2014

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2013

Judge Steve Finlay finds Mitsubishi Mirage engine wanting

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The Little Engine That Couldn’t

The Little Engine That Couldn’t

Jan 8, 2014

Ice sculpture honoring 10 Best Engines 19year tradition

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Images From Ward's 10 Best Engines Awards Event

Images From Ward's 10 Best Engines Awards Event

Jan 25, 2013

WardsAuto editors discuss 2013 10 Best Engines entries

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Ward's 10 Best Engines of 2013: Judges' Discussion

Ward's 10 Best Engines of 2013: Judges' Discussion

Jan 7, 2013

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2012

Audi A6 - 2012 Ward's 10 Best Engines Ceremony

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Audi A6 - 2012 Ward's 10 Best Engines Ceremony

Audi A6 - 2012 Ward's 10 Best Engines Ceremony

Jan 12, 2012

BMW Z4 sDrive 28i - 2012 Ward's 10 Best Engines Ceremony

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BMW Z4 sDrive 28i - 2012 Ward's 10 Best Engines Ceremony

BMW Z4 sDrive 28i - 2012 Ward's 10 Best Engines Ceremony

Jan 12, 2012

BMW 335i Coupe - 2012 Ward's 10 Best Engines Ceremony

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BMW 335i Coupe - 2012 Ward's 10 Best Engines Ceremony

BMW 335i Coupe - 2012 Ward's 10 Best Engines Ceremony

Jan 12, 2012

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2011

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Ward’s 10 Best Engines Include ‘Propulsion Systems’

Ward’s 10 Best Engines Include ‘Propulsion Systems’

Dec 16, 2010

BMW AG: Mini 1.6L Turbocharged DOHC I-4

BMW AG: Mini 1.6L Turbocharged DOHC I-4

Dec 16, 2010

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This Year’s 10 Best Pack Big Punch

This Year’s 10 Best Pack Big Punch

Dec 16, 2010

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2010

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Ward’s 10 Best Engines Quick Hits

Ward’s 10 Best Engines Quick Hits

Dec 16, 2010

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GM Best Engines Award Traveling Like Stanley Cup

GM Best Engines Award Traveling Like Stanley Cup

Apr 14, 2010

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Ward's 10 Best Engines 2010 Video: Judging

Ward's 10 Best Engines 2010 Video: Judging

Feb 26, 2010

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2009

BMW AG: 3.0L DOHC Turbocharged I-6

BMW AG: 3.0L DOHC Turbocharged I-6

Dec 19, 2008

Ford Motor Co.: 2.5L DOHC I-4 HEV update from December 2008

Ford Motor Co.: 2.5L DOHC I-4 HEV update from December 2008

Dec 19, 2008

Dec 19, 2008

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2008

Audi AG: FSI 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC I-4

Audi AG: FSI 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC I-4

Jan 2, 2008

BMW AG: 3.0L Turbocharged DOHC I-6

BMW AG: 3.0L Turbocharged DOHC I-6

Jan 2, 2008

General Motors Corp.: 6.0L OHV V-8 Hybrid

General Motors Corp.: 6.0L OHV V-8 Hybrid

Jan 2, 2008

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2007

Audi AG FSI 2L Turbocharged DOHC I-4

Audi AG FSI 2L Turbocharged DOHC I-4

Dec 20, 2006

BMW AG 3L Turbocharged DOHC I-6

BMW AG 3L Turbocharged DOHC I-6

Dec 20, 2006

DaimlerChrysler AG Hemi Magnum 5.7L OHV V-8

DaimlerChrysler AG Hemi Magnum 5.7L OHV V-8

Dec 20, 2006

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2006

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Ward's 10 Best Engines 2006

Ward's 10 Best Engines 2006

Jan 4, 2006

Audi AG 4.2L DOHC V-8

Audi AG 4.2L DOHC V-8

Jan 4, 2006

BMW AG 3L DOHC I-6

BMW AG 3L DOHC I-6

Jan 4, 2006

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2005

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Give Me Diesel or Give Me Death!

Give Me Diesel or Give Me Death!

Jan 4, 2005

Honda Accord Hybrid Does It All

Honda Accord Hybrid Does It All

Jan 4, 2005

Mazda 1.3L Renesis Rotary

Mazda 1.3L Renesis Rotary

Jan 4, 2005

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2004

Toyota 1.5L DOHC I-4

Toyota 1.5L DOHC I-4

Dec 30, 2003

Audi 4.2L DOHC V-8

Audi 4.2L DOHC V-8

Dec 30, 2003

DaimlerChrysler 5.7L Hemi Magnum OHV V-8

DaimlerChrysler 5.7L Hemi Magnum OHV V-8

Dec 30, 2003

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