Introduced in the mid-1950s in mass production, the small-block V8 engine became an American institution, powering everything from pickup trucks to SUVs, from muscle cars to performance cars, and ...

When most enthusiasts talk about Chevrolet’s V8 legacy, the story usually begins in 1955 with the legendary small-block. That engine earned its reputation honestly—it was affordable, powerful, and ...

Tom started his career as a daily newspaper reporter in metro Detroit and after a decade changed course to cover cars, spending the next 25 years at Wards Automotive doing test drives, technology and ...

This reliable Chrysler V8 stuck around for decades, was exceedingly reliable, and carved itself a reputation for being a ...

General Motors is bringing production of its next-generation small block V8 engine back to Flint, where the iconic engine was first built more than 70 years ago.

From intern to editor, Damian Adams' story reads like a well-written novel where he steadily worked to become the youngest-ever editor of South Africa's leading motoring publication, CAR Magazine. He ...

Reliability often comes down to the perfect mix of over-engineering and tried-and-trusted technologies. Many of the most reliable V8 engines below earned their reputation for hardiness by being ...

In the history of Chevrolet V-8s, the 427-cubic-inch displacement has always belonged to the big-block — the kind of engine that defined factory muscle in the late 1960s and sat on an entirely ...

General Motors confirms the next-generation 6.7L V8 LS6 will see assembly at GM’s Flint Engine Operations in Flint, Michigan. The new naturally aspirated engine, which produces 535 horsepower and 520 ...

Not so long ago, the V8 engine looked like an endangered species, with emissions regulations forcing car companies to downsize or electrify. There's been a remarkable turnaround of late, though, as ...