The four-cylinder engine stands as a cornerstone of automotive history. Without this foundational technology, today's V6 and V8 powerplants may never have come to exist, and the automobile itself ...

In the long history of the automobile, there have been icons of every ilk, but today we're looking at legends with staying power. Not the vehicles themselves, though the Chevy Suburban with its ...

The Industrial Revolution's strides produced many miracles. Advancements in metallurgy and improved technological practices made the mass production of precision parts possible and, with time, ...

In 1932, Henry Ford, the acknowledged all-time master of automotive mass production, dealt his competitors a severe blow and elevated the standard of middle-class transportation by introducing his new ...

During the 1960s, the quest for automotive innovation led to a series of fascinating cars powered by unconventional engines, and perhaps the most unconventional powered by the five models in this ...

Apart from the Le Mans-winning GT40, the rally-bred RS200, and the two famous iterations of the GT, Ford has built several interesting mid-engine prototypes throughout its history. Placing a motor ...

In the early 1970s, Spanish inventor Arturo Estévez Varela introduced a pioneering engine powered by water — a concept that held the potential to revolutionize automotive technology. Despite its ...

There are certain engines that become more than just a powerplant. In motoring terms, the iconic engines that powered the muscle car era spring to mind. However, aviation also has its share of engines ...

The HEMI engine is named after the engine's hemispherical shaped piston heads. While Chrysler brands popularized and trademarked the name, HEMI-style engines were developed in the early 1900s. The ...