Four-cylinder engines used to be shorthand for “base model,” the sensible choice you bought when you could not stretch to a V8. Today, advanced turbocharging, clever electronics, and obsessive weight ...

While they've since been discontinued due to emissions standards and gas crises, many older American cars used to have massive (and massively awesome) engines.

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

In theory, Wankel-style rotary internal combustion engines have many advantages: they ditch the cumbersome crankcase and piston design, replacing it with a simple, single-chamber design and a thick, ...

Typically, when one pictures a passenger car engine with two heads, the first thought that comes to mind is a V6. These ubiquitous engines are almost universally found within just about every major ...

You probably suspect the disappearance of division-exclusive V8s has something to do with General Motor's diminishing market share over the decades, and yes, that is a factor. In 1963, GM had over 50% ...

Smaller, more powerful and fuel-efficient engines don’t seem to have great long term reliability. Engine recalls from major automakers such as GM, Toyota and Honda have cost billions of dollars. Moves ...

Whether for performance or practicality, Toyota sees so much value in gas engines that it never wants to give them up. “In my personal opinion, I think that Toyota Motor Corporation should be a ...

When you’re shopping for a car, a few concerns should be uppermost in your mind. Cost matters, of course. But reliability deserves equal weight — especially when it comes to the engine. After all, the ...

These simple maintenance habits can keep your vehicle running far longer than you think. Consistent, high-quality maintenance is key to achieving long-lasting engine performance. Non-negotiables: ...

Formula 1 is constantly evolving, and this year’s engine developments are a perfect example of how innovation never slows down.