Charlen holds a BA Languages & Culture degree and has over a decade of experience in automotive journalism. His work experience includes stints at CAR Mag and News24 Motoring. Charlen didn't grow up ...

Some engine issues are common, and most folks can recognize them. But some are so unusual, you may never have seen them. Here's how to tell when they're here.

Ford's reputation as an engine manufacturer has been boosted by successes like the 427 cubic inch V8 that made history at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 that is one of the best ...

Chevrolet IndyCar engines experienced failures at both Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Detroit's street circuit. General Motors president Mark Reuss attributed the issue to a faulty coating on the ...

Diesel engines, for all their rugged usefulness, can be tremendously polluting. They produce more NOx — nitrogen oxides-based emissions – than gasoline-fed cars, as well as more particulates, aka soot ...

According to the 2025 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), Subaru is ranked as the 17th most reliable brand out there. This represents a somewhat worse result compared to 2024's VDS in which ...

Engine trouble has a way of making even the most seasoned driver's stomach drop. A warning light flickers on the dash, an unfamiliar sound rises from somewhere beneath the hood, or — worst case — the ...