The 10 Best Powertrains List Is Heavy on Hybrids. But It’s Not All Bad
Wards has announced the 10 winners of its Best Powertrain Awards—and it’s heavy on electrification. For the past 31 years, Wards Auto has compiled an annual list of the 10…
AMG’s New V-8 Will Be Around for as Long as People Want It, Says CEO
CEO Michael Schiebe says the V-8 will arrive in 2027 and stick around until at least the mid-2030s. Mercedes-AMG just unveiled the AMG GT XX, a 1,340-horsepower super sedan concept…
Yes, You Should Use Fuel Detergent. Your Engine Will Thank you
Even with high-quality fuels, your engine could still suffer wear thanks to carbon deposits. A canister of detergent can fix that. If you’re the type of person who cares about…
Listen to This 10-Liter V-8 Rev to the Moon on a Dyno
Turbo engines are great and all, but nothing beats a huge, naturally aspirated V-8. Huge, big-block V-8 are usually reserved for drag racing. Anywhere else, they’re overkill. One pro drifter…
The Square Four Motorcycle Engine Was Weird And Awesome
Pioneered by Ariel and used by a few other brands, it was wonderfully balanced and sounded great. How come it’s not in use today? Did you know that a square…
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use Racing Oil in Your Street Car’s Engine
Racing oil cleans your engine well, and can even improve horsepower. But it’s not meant for long oil change intervals. Scientists have gotten oil down to a science. Depending on…
Someone Installed a Head Gasket Upside Down on This Small Block V-8
GM’s 6.2-liter V-8 is part of a huge recall. This one failed because of simple human error. GM’s 6.2-liter L87 small-block V-8 is subject to a huge recall over bad…