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The Rotary Engine Puzzle: Why Wankel Motors Never Replaced Traditional Piston Engines

The Rotary Engine Puzzle: Why Wankel Motors Never Replaced Traditional Piston Engines

Back in the late 1950s, engineers believed rotary engines could completely reshape the future of the automotive industry.

Built to Last: The Longest-Running Engines in Automotive History

Built to Last: The Longest-Running Engines in Automotive History

Some engines disappear after a few years, but these legendary powerplants survived for decades thanks to durability, simplicity, and timeless engineering.

Experts Took a Closer Look at Honda’s L15B7 Engine — and Found Several Serious Weak Spots

Experts Took a Closer Look at Honda’s L15B7 Engine — and Found Several Serious Weak Spots

Honda’s turbocharged 1.5-liter L15B7 engine delivers strong power, but owners and mechanics keep reporting costly reliability problems.

5 of the Most Powerful Engines Ever Installed in American Cars

5 of the Most Powerful Engines Ever Installed in American Cars

Massive displacement, brutal horsepower, and legendary engineering helped define America’s greatest high-performance engines ever built.

The Engine That Changed America

The Engine That Changed America

How Oldsmobile’s Rocket V8 reshaped American performance cars long before the muscle car era began.

Nissan Creates “V6 Day,” Sending a Clear Message About the Future of Gas-Powered Performance

Nissan Creates “V6 Day,” Sending a Clear Message About the Future of Gas-Powered Performance

Nissan is celebrating its legendary V6 engines while much of the auto industry shifts toward EV technology.

Why Standard Motor Oil Can Become Dangerous After 93,000 Miles

Why Standard Motor Oil Can Become Dangerous After 93,000 Miles

Experts explain how the right oil and maintenance habits can extend the life of high-mileage engines.

The 10 Best Modern American V8 Engines

The 10 Best Modern American V8 Engines

These engines prove the U.S. still builds some of the most powerful and exciting V8s

What “TwinTurbo” and “Biturbo” Actually Mean — and How They Differ

What “TwinTurbo” and “Biturbo” Actually Mean — and How They Differ

Twin-turbo and biturbo engines are often confused, but the real difference is mostly branding, not engineering.

Diesel vs. Gas: Which Engine Makes More Sense When Buying a Used Car

Diesel vs. Gas: Which Engine Makes More Sense When Buying a Used Car

Choosing between diesel and gas engines remains one of the toughest decisions for used car buyers today.

10 Gasoline Engines That Still Stand Above the Rest Today

10 Gasoline Engines That Still Stand Above the Rest Today

These gasoline engines remain some of the most respected and reliable choices of the past decade.

This 1956 Ford F-100 Looks Classic Outside but Hides a 525-HP V8 Surprise Under the Hood

This 1956 Ford F-100 Looks Classic Outside but Hides a 525-HP V8 Surprise Under the Hood

This beautifully restored 1956 Ford F-100 blends classic style with serious modern performance underneath.

Engine Temperature Hits the “Red Zone”: What You Should Do Next

Engine Temperature Hits the “Red Zone”: What You Should Do Next

Engine overheating is something almost every driver may face at some point on the road.

Three of the Greatest Engines in Automotive History That Will Be Remembered for Decades

Three of the Greatest Engines in Automotive History That Will Be Remembered for Decades

An engine is the beating heart of a car, and these three proved nearly indestructible.

Why Modern Engines Rarely Reach 600,000 Miles Anymore, According to Experts

Why Modern Engines Rarely Reach 600,000 Miles Anymore, According to Experts

Why modern engines are no longer built to last forever: reliability versus cost and trends