Formula 1 bosses are moving towards a rule change that would close a loophole rivals believe Mercedes have exploited in the ...

A political firestorm has been brewing in Formula 1 in recent weeks and months over whether engine manufacturers have found a loophole in the new 2026 technical regulations. Mercedes and Red Bull may ...

Technical manoeuvring to push regulatory boundaries for the slightest performance edge without actually breaking any rules is a familiar pattern in all forms of motorsport. Engineers treat the rule ...

Separate gear and engine problems with some Nissan Rogue compact SUVs can cause them to lose power, safety regulators warn.

Nissan brought the first, and only, variable-compression engine to market. But its future doesn't look bright. Complexity in ...

With the turn of the calendar into a new year, there always comes increased anticipation for the new racing season that's to come. As Formula 1 begins the lead-up to its 2026 season, there's already ...

Nissan's innovative variable compression engines were a fascinating innovation when they were first revealed, but the jury is still out on whether or not the combustion technology will stick around. A ...

Engine compression ratios have become a hot topic ...

The compression ratio battle is reaching crunch time.

A.Here's a pressure-volume diagram for a combustion engine. Although rough, it is an approximation of the so-called air-standard cycle. '' Point (a) is at atmospheric pressure, after which the air is ...

Zak Brown has dismissed the swelling controversy over compression ratios and Mercedes power units as nothing more 'typical ...

Should you go with a naturally aspirated engine or a turbocharged one? Both have pros and cons, but we think one engine type ...