One will have to go back to the early 1900s for the first-ever V8 engine, though it did take a few more years for the idea to ...

How engines work. What is an internal combustion engine? This video is the perfect introduction into learning about how cars work, starting with the most important part, the engine. Trace Adkins ...

Back in the 2010s, Hyundai had ambitious plans for a mid-engined halo car. This idea never actually reached production, or even known on-road testing in camouflage, but the company showed off a ...

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 ...

The Toyota MR2 revival we’ve all been hoping for finally gets the green light, as the GR brand expands. Toyota confirms a new mid-engine sports car is in early development stages. The car will feature ...

Boxer engines feature flat, opposing pistons that move in opposite directions for smooth operation. Subaru and Porsche are primary modern users, benefiting from low center of gravity and performance.

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 ...

Cars need torque; bikes need revs. This assumption has divided the automotive sphere for decades. While both share the same working principle, there are significant differences between a motorcycle ...

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 ...

Well, it turns out the humble number seven just doesn’t play nice with the laws of physics – or with accountants. One problem noted by Auto Motor under Sport in a recent article is that the crank ...