Turbochargers have become a default feature on everything from compact crossovers to full-size pickups, and twin-turbo badges now show up on family SUVs as often as on supercars. The promise is simple ...

In terms of fuel consumption, all major OE manufacturers leave room for improvement. It is no secret that the internal-combustion engine falls short when converting a gallon of fuel into motion.

You'd expect an engine named Hurricane to be fairly powerful. And Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has dropped hints that it would launch a new 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine since as far back as 2013.