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

High-output engines live in a world of brutal cylinder pressures, extreme temperatures and razor-thin safety margins, and the humble piston sits at the center of that storm. When power levels climb, ...

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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 ...

Ferrari is exploring a groundbreaking approach to the internal combustion engine, as revealed by a recent European patent filing. Departing from the industry-standard round pistons, this new design ...

BMW fans, you can breathe a sigh of relief. The German automaker says its high-performance M straight-six and V8 engines will live on past the introduction of tougher Euro 8 emissions regulations. As ...

There's a bearing type for every reason and every possible application. MAHLE Clevite has got you covered, from Mom's grocery-getter to 11,000hp blown Nitro motors. Here's the scoop on choosing the ...

Most inline-four engines use a flat-plane crank, meaning two pistons rise while two fall, giving perfect primary balance and even 180-degree firing intervals. Yamaha broke from this in 2009 with the ...

Positive Crankcase Ventilation—three dirty words, but do they really need to be perceived that way? In general, the PCV system has two main functions: vapor relief and liquid separation. PCV systems ...

The global automotive lubricants market has seen significant transformation over the past decade, driven by evolving engine technologies, stricter emission regulations, and growing consumer awareness ...