The Vortec 4200 inline-6 outperformed its size, and even though it was used in SUVs from GM and Chevrolet, its existence has ...

The 5.3L Vortec engine has earned its place as Chevrolet’s longest-lasting pickup truck engine, powering popular models like ...

For those readers out there who may be scratching their heads, the big red Swedish meatball you see before you is a 1974 Volvo C303, hailing from the automaker’s line of military vehicles. This ...

If you drive an older truck or SUV from Chevrolet or GMC, you’ll be excited to hear the eight-year court battle over the ...

To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring you some of the stories that exemplify the core of what HOT ROD is and reflect the brand's influence on America's car ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

If you are looking for a LS-series engine to build, the Vortec-series 5.3L is arguably the best choice for the dollar. The 5.3L debuted in 1999 as the base engine for the Silverado and Sierra truck ...

Even if it had quite a rough time on American soil, the Land Rover Defender is a very appreciated four-wheeler over here. The majority of the old and real, British-made ones are now subject to the ...

According to GM's 2010 Fleet Guide, the company is dropping the naturally aspirated, 367-horsepower, 375-pounds-feet-of-torque, 6.0-liter V-8 L76 Vortec engine from its Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and ...

I recently purchased a 1998 Chevy four-door dualie at auction for $800. I do a lot of towing, whether it's my camp trailer or my gooseneck hauling firewood or my trail rig. However, upon getting it ...