These five engines are not just impressive in terms of the output figures they deliver, but also the unmistakable symphony that their cylinders sing. The automotive internal combustion engines are ...

Rear-engined car models have been rare across automotive history, but many of them are historic and iconic. It's important to understand the difference between mid- and rear-engine placement and how ...

Before downsizing and electrification became a thing, several carmakers developed large displacement engines for their flagship production models, taking the old saying "there's no replacement for ...

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, ...

It's one of those questions you've probably never thought to ask, but the second you hear it, it's stuck in your head. Automakers have produced cars with three, four, five, six, eight, 10, 12, and 16 ...

For 42 years, the XK was Jaguar’s secret weapon. It proved its worth on the racetrack and powered generations of cars. The company’s leap into electrics could take a similar path. By Paul Stenquist ...

You don't need to be a gearhead to know the name, V8. It's not just the most famous automobile engine ever created; it's an emblem of Americana, celebrated in pop culture in rock and roll hits like ...

There might be a general sense out there that modern cars are longer-lasting and less trouble-prone than older ones, and for many models, and by many standards, that may be true. This doesn't, however ...

It doesn't matter if you have a hybrid or conventional gas-powered car, a good motor oil can make the difference between a long-lasting engine and a sputtery ride. Here's what you should look for when ...

I’ve lived in the northeast for most of my life, so I’m far too familiar with rusty suspension and subframe bolts. Of course, a car’s undercarriage and body panels aren’t the only parts affected by ...

Chevrolet IndyCar engines experienced failures at both Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Detroit's street circuit. General Motors president Mark Reuss attributed the issue to a faulty coating on the ...