A SMALL gasoline engine that powers some Ford models, including the new Fiesta, has fought off the competition coming from premium brands and supercars to win the “Oscars” of the engine world for an unprecedented third-straight year.
Ford Motor Co. said its 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine—which the carmaker noted lowers fuel consumption without sacrificing power—was named 2014 International Engine of the Year for its drivability, performance, economy, refinement and technology.