Researchers aim to meld the best attributes of both the power-dense two-stroke and the vastly cleaner four-stroke engines.

We all know how a conventional internal combustion engine works, with a piston and a crankshaft. But that’s by no means the only way to make an engine, and one of the slightly more unusual ...

Getting behind the wheel of a brand-new car is an exciting experience. The smell, the pristine interior, and the flawless ...

Rotary engines (also known as Wankel engines and Wankel rotary engines) are quite different from piston or "reciprocating" engines. One of the distinguishing features is that they don't need valves to ...

As Ram touts a refreshed HEMI engine for 2026 and Dodge makes HEMIs stock for all 2026 Durangos, we dove into the history of ...

For a time, the Wankel rotary engine seemed like the future. In 1963, German automaker NSU—later absorbed into Audi—debuted the Wankel Spider, the first internal-combustion production car not powered ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A jet engine is a highly complex piece of equipment with a ...

Remarkable innovations have been made to automotive technology since Karl Benz introduced the world to the "Motorwagen" in 1866 and Henry Ford gave rise to the American auto industry with the Model T ...

When it comes to the break-in period for a new car, have you ever wondered: Can I immediately take it on the highway and drive at 120 km/h? Recently, a friend of mine asked this question while driving ...