A big engine with big horsepower is great if you want the muscle to drive anywhere, but this huge custom Chevy big block ...

While the history of automobiles are characterized by rapid developments and fluctuations in consumer tastes, a significant element of these machines that has endured over time is engineering tenacity ...

When it comes to automotive innovation, some engines stand out not just for their power or efficiency, but for how they reshaped the industry and our expectations of what cars can achieve. Today, ...

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 ...

The HEMI logo plastered on modern Dodge cars and Ram trucks promises an increased level of automotive engine performance. But what's the difference between a hemi and a non-hemi engine? The primary ...

Photo: Ferrari S.p.A. Throughout history, carmakers have equipped countless production models with V12 engines, and some of those powerplants have become engineering masterpieces that deserve to be ...

Though famous for its motorcycles, the Yamaha Motor Company also took its talents to the automotive industry by helping develop some terrific engines. Founded in the spring of 1955, the Yamaha Motor ...

One of the most highly-strung engines to ever go into a production car, Honda’s F20C redefined high-revving naturally-aspirated performance in the late ‘90s. The Honda F20C engine set a record with ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Takashi Ayoma / Getty, Antonio Calanni / AP Formula 1’s car design revolution for 2026 is the biggest in a generation. Not only are the chassis designs ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

The demon of engine knock is something an owner of a traditional high-performance Pontiac knows all too well. An engine designed when 102-octane high test was at almost every fuel station in the ...