In the realm of motorcycles, few things evoke the same sense of awe and admiration as the thunderous roar of an all-American V-Twin engine. These iconic powerplants are renowned for their commanding presence, signature rumble, and unparalleled torque delivery. Dating back to as early as 1889, the V-Twin was initially included in cars and boats … Read more
In today’s automotive industry, the pursuit of speed and excitement is not always linked to high-displacement engines. In fact, engine downsizing is a growing trend among automakers, a practice consisting of using smaller combustion engines over larger ones of the same power capacity. This stems from the goal set by car manufacturers to provide more … Read more
We’ve said it before: reliability is difficult to determine for a myriad of reasons. However, once an engine has been on the market for a few years, we begin to get a pretty good idea of its long-term viability. Unlike determining the reliability of a specific vehicle, where the electronics, infotainment, transmission, and other components … Read more
In the automotive world, there are a few engines that come in affordable packages that also manage to genuinely stir the soul of enthusiasts. Can you think of any, past or present? Perhaps, the 1,6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder in the current Toyota Gazoo Racing Yaris and GR Corolla come to mind, and, from the past, the … Read more
Kia’s new ute, expected to be called Tasman, could have a huge impact on the Ranger and HiLux-dominated Australian ute market when it launches in 2025. Kia Australia’s best hopes of climbing the sales charts – and dethroning Ford and Mazda – will come in the form of its first dual-cab ute, expected to be … Read more
Reliability has always been tricky to quantify. Finding a source that gives a reliability score is downright challenging and with good reason. With good engines, there will always be those who share their bad experiences, and with bad engines, there will always be those who don’t experience the expected problems. Car enthusiasts will argue for … Read more
Summary Gasoline is more refined than diesel, and ignites more easily and quicker, resulting in more power at the cost of more fuel. Diesel engines have higher compression ratios, combust without spark plugs, and provide better torque than gas alternatives. Gas engines spin faster with higher RPM and provide a smoother, quieter driving experience than … Read more
Summary Ferrari hints at groundbreaking projects including a hydrogen-powered car with an inline-six engine in the middle for efficiency and innovative design. The unique design features an upside-down engine layout, introducing new concepts like dry-sump lubrication and electric motor-assisted forced induction. While Ferrari explores hydrogen power, Toyota leads the way with its HCE technology for … Read more
Summary Luxury cars in the 1920s popularized larger V-8, V-12, and V-16 engines. V-16 engines were powerful and smooth but costly to produce in early 1900s cars. Marmon’s V-16 debut rivaled the V-12, while Cadillac’s W-16 made the V-16 less popular. The production of automobiles started life with relatively small engines, but as luxury cars … Read more
Take a trip back in time to 1994 and suggest to the owner of a Honda CBR900RR Fireblade that it really wasn’t all that powerful and that, in 30 years, a minimum of 200 horsepower would be required to play with the big boys and you’ll get a funny look. And yet that is exactly … Read more
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