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  • A Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S wankel rotary engine 10A 0813 with two rotors at JDM Fest 2024
    3

    Mazda's Rotary Engine Is Back In A New Concept, But Now It's Trying To Go Green

    Mazda brought the rotary engine back in a new concept. This time, the company made a couple of environmentally-friendly changes to the engine.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 20 days ago Read More
  • Someone holding a lightweight forged piston in the palm of their hand.
    3

    Why Do Some High Performance Cars Need Forged Pistons?

    Forging and casting are two different methods of making pistons for engines. However, some high performance cars rely only on forged pistons.

    By Ron King 20 days ago Read More
  • Man using a car telephone while driving.
    46

    5 Old School Car Accessories No One Uses Anymore

    From minibar gloveboxes to record players, cars came with accessories that show automakers were once bold, creative, and only mildly concerned with safety.

    By B. L. Johnson 20 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of the 427 Cobra badge on a Shelby Cobra
    17

    What's The Difference Between The Ford 427 And Ford 428 Engines?

    Ford has a pair of engines known as the 427 FE and 428 FE. Despite their similar names, there are some noteworthy differences between the two of them.

    By Paul Stadden 23 days ago Read More
  • An LT4 engine in a Chevrolet Corvette.
    1

    What's The Difference Between The Chevy LT4 And LT5 Engines?

    Chevy's LT4 and LT5 engines were used in a wide variety of different car models. Despite the similar names, they're actually quite different from each other.

    By Ron King 24 days ago Read More
  • A side view of a 6.7L Power Stroke Ford Super Duty
    13

    What Are The Differences Between Ford's Super Duty 7.3 Godzilla And 6.7 Power Stroke?

    Ford's heavy-duty pickup trucks come with either the 7.3 Godzilla engine or the 6.7 Power Stroke engine. Here are the differences between them.

    By Chloe Clougher 24 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of the Genesis Magma GT concept
    48

    Production Genesis Magma GT Supercar Will Have A Full Lineup Of Variants, From A Roadster To GT3 And Clubsport Models

    We got the full scoop on what could be the most audacious new car from a Korean brand ever.

    By Daniel Golson 24 days ago Read More
  • A Toyota Tacoma with Oracle's lensless headlights, seen in a front-on view
    31

    Oracle Unveiled The World's First Lensless LED Headlights, And Tacoma Owners Get Them First

    The specialist company has created what it says are the first "lensless" headlights.

    By Matthew DeBord 24 days ago Read More
  • A classic GMC Brigadier with a 6-cylinder Screaming Jimmy
    9

    Why Detroit Diesel's 2-Stroke Engine Was Called Screaming Jimmy

    GM's Detroit Diesel division once made a two-stroke engine. A certain trait about this engine would lead to it getting the nickname of "Screaming Jimmy."

    By Shane Schmid 24 days ago Read More
  • A technician assembling a Mercedes-AMG four-cylinder engine
    35

    These 4-Cylinder Engines Make Power You'd Expect From A V8

    Four-cylinder engines are able to output massive power. In some cases, they can rival V8 engines when comparing their horsepower and displacements.

    By Benjamin Gracias 25 days ago Read More
  • 1967 Toyota Century first generation front 3/4 view
    18

    These 7 Hemi Engines Weren't Built By Chrysler

    Although the HEMI name is associated with Chrysler's iconic V8s, there are a handful of hemispherical engines that were made by entirely different companies.

    By Ivo Gievski 25 days ago Read More
  • An inline five-cylinder engine's pistons, connecting rods, and crankshaft make up the rotating assembly that's floating in a black void background
    27

    The Pros & Cons Of 5 Cylinder Engines

    Five-cylinder engines are seeing less use in recent years. While they have some unfortunate cons, they also have great pros that make them worth remembering.

    By Paul Stadden 26 days ago Read More
  • A Volkswagen Bus parked, showing its air-cooled engine.
    20

    5 Engines With The Longest Production Runs

    These days, vehicles' engines seem to change with every new regulation. But these car and truck engines lasted decades with few major alterations.

    By Dennie Edwards 26 days ago Read More
  • An F3 race car with a black sidepod
    1

    F3 Cars Used To Run A Side Pod Air Intake, Here's Why It Worked And Then Disappeared

    Formula 3 cars used to have side pod air intakes up until the 2010s. Check out why they were used, as well as why these pods aren't around anymore.

    By Chino Ortiz 27 days ago Read More
  • A cross section view of a rotary engine
    13

    The Pros And Cons Of Rotary Engines

    The rotary engine hasn't found its way into new cars in over a decade. It has some fantastic pros, but its cons might be holding it back from returning.

    By Jackson Lambros 27 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of the Genesis G90 Magma Wingback concept
    79

    Genesis G90 Magma Wingback Concept Is An Extremely Cool Wagon That Could Easily Go Into Production (And Probably Will)

    Donckerwolke said the Wingback is executable very fast with a minimal level of expense.

    By Daniel Golson 28 days ago Read More
  • A side view of the gold Crater concept driving through the desert in front of mountains
    17

    Hyundai Crater Concept Makes A Big Impact As A Small Electric Off-Roader That Wants You To Play

    The Crater shows that Hyundai is taking the U.S. market and off-road segment seriously moving forward, while retaining a sense of whimsy.

    By Logan K. Carter 29 days ago Read More
  • An engine cover showing 1.6 L engine displacement
    27

    Why Is Engine Size Measured In Liters?

    Gas-powered cars can be found all over the world. Even in the United States, though, their engine sizes are measured using the metric system's liters.

    By Chino Ortiz 1 month ago Read More
  • An old Lincoln limousine with a boomerang TV antenna
    20

    Here's What That Boomerang On The Back Of Old School Limos Was For

    Many old school limousines had a boomerang attached to their back. While it's certainly stylistic, that strangely-shaped addition wasn't just for aesthetics.

    By Alvin Reyes 1 month ago Read More
  • A pack of four NGK Laser Iridium spark plugs
    10

    Here's What Makes Laser Iridium Spark Plugs Different From Standard Iridium Plugs

    Manufacturer NGK makes its own specialized Laser Iridium spark plugs. Here's what exactly makes them different from regular iridium spark plugs.

    By Alvin Reyes 1 month ago Read More
  • A large V10 in a darkly lit set.
    16

    11 Huge Engines With Surprisingly Low Horsepower

    Conventional wisdom says that a big engine will be stronger and less fuel efficient than a small one, but what if you could have the worst of both worlds?

    By Max Larsen 1 month ago Read More
  • Black leather car seats with red detailing
    26

    The Most Comfortable Car Seats, According To Consumer Reports

    Consumer Reports conducted a study to identify the vehicles with the most comfortable seats across multiple segments. Here's what they found out.

    By Chloe Clougher 1 month ago Read More
  • Koenigsegg Gemera Drivetrain
    8

    These Transmissions Can Handle 1000 HP (Or More)

    There are a handful of transmissions that are strong enough to handle 1,000 HP. With additional tweaks, some of the best ones can go even higher.

    By Benjamin Gracias 1 month ago Read More
  • The 6.2L badge on a blue 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2
    4

    What's The Difference Between GM's L86 & L87 Engines?

    GM's L86 and L87 engines share many traits, including horsepower and torque values. But there are a few key differences between the two V8s.

    By Paul Stadden 1 month ago Read More
  • A black and white Honda Eclipse on the street with hood bump
    15

    Here's Why The Mitsubishi Eclipse Had That Giant Hood Bump (It Wasn't For The Turbo)

    The Mitsubishi Eclipse had a giant bump on its hood. It might seem like a simple aesthetic choice at first, but that bump is there for a reason.

    By Chino Ortiz 1 month ago Read More
  • A 400 cubic-inch Chevy engine on the dyno at Nick's Garage.
    9

    Chevy 400 Vs. Ford 400: Here's How The Small Blocks Compare

    Chevy and Ford might both have 400 cubic-inch small-block engines. They might seem similar at first, but just how well do these two engines really compare?

    By Ron King 1 month ago Read More
  • The Allison transmission badge on heavy-duty GM trucks is going away.
    6

    GM And Allison Transmission Are Breaking Up After A Decades Long Partnership

    General Motors and Allison Transmission share a long history, but that's all going to change at the end of this year. Here's what to know.

    By Ron King 1 month ago Read More
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