Mazda’s implementation of the Miller-cycle engine in their production vehicles, starting with the 1995 Xedos 9, marked a significant shift in automotive powertrain design. The unique 2.25-litre V6 ...

We've seen many engine configurations come and go, with some being more noteworthy than others and some being just outrageous. Honda attempted to modify the shapes of the pistons used in its engine, ...

Gasoline engines usually run on the Otto cycle, the standard four-stroke and two-stroke combustion process that has been powering humanity for a while now. Although engines typically rely on the "suck ...

Mazda's Miller-cycle engine was a notable entry in the annals of automotive history, combining variable valve timing with a screw-type supercharger to maximize the brief compression cycle. The most ...

Almost all gasoline engines, whether they're efficient-yet-less-refined four-cylinders, high-horsepower V6s, or growly and torque-rich V8s, use much the same process to create power. The "Otto cycle" ...