While the history of automobiles are characterized by rapid developments and fluctuations in consumer tastes, a significant element of these machines that has endured over time is engineering tenacity ...

As the automotive propulsion industry shifts toward electrification, the last-of-breed combustion engines are a stultifyingly similar bunch, focused around the same CAD-optimized 500cc cylinder ...

Since its introduction in 1886 by Karl Benz, the automobile has been a fundamental force that changed the world. From enabling economic growth, bridging distances, and accelerating the development of ...

The term “small block” engine is getting a workout, as the genre that debuted with the 265-cubic-inch (4.3-liter) lightweight Chevrolet small block V8 in 1955 is growing to 409 cu. in. (6.7 liters) ...

Intake, compression, power, then exhaust. Every 4-stroke engine ever made – about 80% of all engines currently in existence – function on this principle – even rotary engines. But now, Porsche has ...

After military service a career as war correspondent was on the cards. But then an exclusive bursar programme in automotive journalism came 'a-knockin' - and so a 26-year journey spanning newspapers, ...

Gerhard started his career in automotive journalism in 2010, after finishing degrees in Communication, English, and Politics, and diplomas in Film and Art Appreciation and Graphic Design. He's ...

The HEMI logo plastered on modern Dodge cars and Ram trucks promises an increased level of automotive engine performance. But what's the difference between a hemi and a non-hemi engine? The primary ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

In an awe-inspiring yet little-known cosmic event, the Sun has once again flipped its magnetic field. This dramatic shift, where the Sun’s north and south magnetic poles swap places, is a fundamental ...