Mazda is no stranger to baffling car experts with an out-of-the-box engine design, and its latest patent continues this trend of innovation with interesting results. Their new six-stroke engine design ...

Toyota’s modern performance image is built on turbocharged three-cylinders and hybrid hypercars, but one of its most influential engines came from a far quieter decision. Rather than chasing peak ...

Since its introduction in 1886 by Karl Benz, the automobile has been a fundamental force that changed the world. From enabling economic growth, bridging distances, and accelerating the development of ...

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, ...

Towards the second half of the 20th century, the quest to create an engine with more power, long-term reliability, and higher ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

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 ...

How boxer engines work, why they’re not just “flat” engines, and a 120-year evolution traced from the 1899 Benz to the latest Porsche and Subaru boxers. Boxer engines feature flat, opposing pistons ...

Throaty, high-pitched, and full of personality, the V6 engine has powered millions of cars around the world for over seven decades. This architecture has given rise to some of the most iconic models ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Philip Lange/Shutterstock. Some cars just look "right." Balanced, elegant, and timeless. That visual harmony is ...

As you may know, pickup trucks are designed to be more utilitarian than cars. Although trucks can handle the mundane stuff, you don't usually expect a sedan to tow 12,000 pounds of cargo. Nor would ...