Explore how boxer engines really work, why they’re not just “flat” engines, and how Porsche and Subaru kept a 120-year-old design alive in some of today’s quickest cars.

Car enthusiasts often refer to two types of engine degreasers, which often come neatly packaged in aerosol cans, pump spray bottles, or degreasing wipes. Solvent-based engine degreasers contain ...

In case you missed it, the automotive industry has been on a steady trajectory of internal combustion engine (ICE) downsizing for years. Battery-powered electric vehicles may capture most of the ...

Hydrogen is a relatively new player in the alternative fuel market, offering an alternative to electric cars and hybrids with its own take on green emissions. However, hydrogen-powered technology ...

Do modern cars need an engine break-in period? Automakers like BMW, Ford, Chevrolet, and Subaru say yes, but recommendations ...

A range-extended electric vehicle pairs an electric motor with a gasoline engine/generator, which recharges the battery as you drive. An REEV powertrain differs from other hybrid setups because the ...

Automakers are quietly rewriting the rules of power under the hood, shrinking engines even as vehicles, especially SUVs, keep ...

Smaller, more powerful and fuel-efficient engines don’t seem to have great long term reliability. Engine recalls from major automakers such as GM, Toyota and Honda have cost billions of dollars. Moves ...

Back in the 2010s, Hyundai had ambitious plans for a mid-engined halo car. This idea never actually reached production, or even known on-road testing in camouflage, but the company showed off a ...

RACER’S Marshall Pruett has spent the last year tracking developments with the IndyCar Series’ new chassis, engine, and the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We can't blame you for selecting the DIY route in cleaning the engine bay. Professional work can cost $100 to $400, which is quite a chunk of ...