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% ...

A newly published patent application details how to apply the efficiency tech to longitudinal engines.

The world of engines has long been one of the most fascinating aspects of automotive industry. Combustion engines, in particular, have cemented themselves as some of the most reliable and/or equally ...

Why do hybrid engines sacrifice power for efficiency? The Atkinson cycle makes every drop of fuel go further.

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 ...

Ever since the company was founded in 1919 by Clessie Cummins, Cummins engines have been powering automobiles, farm equipment, industrial machines, and more. The company did well for many years, but ...

Evan Williams is an automotive journalist and mechanical engineering technologist with more than a decade of experience in the industry. He has written for the Toronto Star and AutoTrader Canada and ...

When it comes to internal combustion engines (ICEs), it’s generally accepted that each cylinder doesn’t have more valves to let in a fresh fuel mixture and to exhaust the aftermath ...

While electric and hybrid power trains are leading in the performance race, when it comes to pure internal combustion engines, you'd think the only way to achieve horsepower heaven would be to get a ...