Hello and afterwards a good new year to everyone! I read an interesting article today in the South German about the new engines of BMW/PSA and VW. BMW/PSA (cooperation) will build from the end of 2005 in France small 4-cylinders (1.4 and 1.6) with: -petrol-direct injection – variable valve control – turbo – electr. controlled oil/water pumps – variable camshafts Goal: annually 200,000 pieces for the mini and 800,000 for PPE. Power is to be between 75 – 170 hp. 0-15% lower than before, as are emissions. VW is also working on new engines: they are supposed to be charged in two stages: first compressor, then turbocharger. Target: 1.4l with 125 hp (!) and 1.6l with 170 hp. My questions: 1. who can explain the difference Turbo/Compressor to me? 2. What does Ford/Volvo do in this segment of small power engines? This is absolutely necessary to get the fleet consumption down. And Volvo has really enough turbo-know-how. the smallest Volvo turbo engine currently 2.0, right?