Explore the history of these 10 groundbreaking performance engines that changed the automotive landscape forever.

This engine is fitted to a highly-controversial plug-in hybrid sports sedan, but it is still an engineering marvel.

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

Inline and V engines dominate modern combustion vehicle design. Each layout offers unique advantages in packaging, smoothness, cost, and performance. Here is how the two configurations differ and why ...

The V6 engine still doesn't get the credit it deserves, but these five powerplants prove that the configuration can lead to epic results. When the first mass-produced automotive V6 came into being in ...

Though it's rare and might be considered an oddity by some enthusiasts, the inline-five has proved its worth on numerous occasions, particularly under the hood of these iconic performance cars.

The Performance Racing Industry Show is the one place where the entire motorsports world piles into the Indianapolis Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium and tries to outdo itself. Race teams, ...

While the auto industry's march towards electrification has seen many manufacturers' V8-powered production car lineups be reduced or be discontinued, even if those V8 engines deserve a second chance, ...

Turbofan engines represent a pinnacle of modern aero‐propulsion technology, with aerodynamic performance playing a crucial role in achieving improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions and enhanced ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The HEMI nameplate is arguably one of the most famous in the automotive community, with the name a reference to their hemispherical combustion ...

Fuel comes in different grades based on octane level at gas stations. Only some performance engines require Premium fuel for the best power output, fuel efficiency, and engine function. Are you ...

Growing up, Motor Trend was basically Chris' bible. With an ever growing TikTok fan base, Chris decided it was time to take the more serious journalistic approach to talking about his favorite subject ...