Toyota Is Testing A Weird New Rally Car. But Why Does It Sound Like That?
A brief explanation of how and why Toyota’s new WRC prototype sounds like a chainsaw. There’s some new footage out there showing what we think is Toyota’s new WRC rally…
Holy Crap: Look At This V12
De Tomaso’s new V12 engine for the P900 is beyond bonkers. The V12 is a dying breed. While some companies endeavor to keep their biggest and best engines alive for…
Most Cars Will Still Have Gas Engines By 2035: Bosch
According to Bosch, these engines are likely function as hybrids or range extenders. Gas-powered cars aren’t going anywhere—but they won’t be alone in propelling tomorrow’s vehicles. Bosch believes that 70…
There’s a New Boxer Engine… From China?
BYD debuted a new 2.0-liter boxer engine that it will use as a range extender for its future EVs. Known mostly for its electric vehicles, BYD recently shifted focus to…
This New Engine Is Insanely Efficient
Omoda & Jaecoo revealed a new combustion engine with 48% thermal efficiency. In the automotive world, even champions of electrification are finding new ways to improve traditional engines. Omoda &…
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…