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Mazda's New Rotary Is 'Feasible for Production'

Mazda's engineering team says the rotary is nearly ready for production. It just needs a "good business case" to become a reality.

By Brian Silvestro

Engines - Apr 15 -

This 'Most Blown Up' Hemi V-8 Has More Holes Than a Donut Shop

Three big holes, melted bearings, and a busted rod. This engine has it all.

By Christopher Smith

Engines - Apr 14 -

Here's How Japan's Automakers Will Keep Gas Engines Alive

The automakers are providing vehicles that can run on a synthetic fuel blend.

By Anthony Alaniz

Engines - Apr 14 -

Tiny 32cc Four-Cylinder Engine Has the Cutest Little Turbo

We can't hear it spinning, and it probably doesn't add much power. But we still want it.

By Christopher Smith

Toys - Apr 12 -

Listen to Rob Dahm's Mind-Melting 12-Rotor Engine on the Dyno

Even without boost, Dahm's 12-rotor makes huge power.

By Christopher Smith

Aftermarket / Tuning - Mar 26 -

This Tiny V-8-Powered RC Monster Truck Sounds Incredible

The 44 cc liquid-cooled engine is right at home in this 1:10 scale square body Chevy pickup.

By Christopher Smith

Toys - Mar 22 -

Mazda's Skyactiv-Z Will Be 'The Ideal Internal Combustion Engine'

The technology is coming to inline-sixes and rotary engines as well.

By Adrian Padeanu

Official - Mar 18 -

Cummins Just Launched Its First Gas Engine

The B6.7 Octane will be available for medium-duty trucks.

By Christopher Smith

Manufacturing / Production - Mar 14 -

This Subaru WRX Blew Up So Bad There's a Hole In the Top of the Engine

Someone was running too much boost on this 2.0-liter turbo, killing a piston.

By Christopher Smith

Engines - Mar 8 -

This Supersized Lada With Two Engines Somehow Works

This tuner shop takes DIY engineering to a new level.

By Anthony Alaniz

Weird - Mar 2 -

Mercedes Is Keeping the V-8 and V-12 Engines

AMG is developing a new electrified V-8.

By Adrian Padeanu

Industry - Feb 21 -

Wrecked: This Mazda 2.0L Skyactiv Engine Put a Rod Through the Block

Part of the exploding connecting rod cap got lodged between the block and crank.

By Anthony Alaniz

Engines - Feb 10 -

BMW Will Keep the V-8 Engine Because Americans Love It

Buyers appreciate the V-8 for its smoothness.

By Adrian Padeanu

Industry - Feb 10 -

This Cadillac Escalade V-8 Failed After Just 4 Miles

General Motors is under investigation for a string of engine failures.

By Anthony Alaniz

Crashes / Wrecks - Feb 2 -

Ford Has a New Megazilla Crate Engine With Even More Power

The supercharged 7.3-liter V-8 now makes over 1,000 horsepower. It'll likely cost over $30,000.

By Brian Silvestro

Aftermarket / Tuning - Jan 30 -

Alfa Romeo Changes Its Mind—Gas Engines Are Staying

The automaker intended to go fully electric by 2027, but not anymore.

By Adrian Padeanu

Industry - Jan 27 -

Forget an LS Swap. Get This Cadillac XLR-V Crate Engine Instead

This 443-horsepower engine could be a unique option for your next project car.

By Jeff Perez

Aftermarket / Tuning - Jan 26 -

Here's What Happens When You Money-Shift a Volkswagen TDI Engine

This motor blew up so badly, it nearly split in two.

By Christopher Smith

Crashes / Wrecks - Jan 25 -

Cummins Made a New Turbocharger for Hydrogen Engines

With hydrogen's lower density compared to gasoline, hydrogen engines can benefit greatly from forced induction.

By Christopher Smith

Official - Jan 21 -

Rob Dahm's Tri-Turbo, 12-Rotor Engine Is Alive

It smokes, it screams, and it's ready to inhale small children.

By Christopher Smith

Engines - Jan 19 -

Toyota's New 2.0-Liter Turbo Engine Makes Big Power

The potent four-cylinder unit can be mounted transversely and longitudinally.

By Adrian Padeanu

Engines - Jan 13 -

EV 'Engine' Made From 50 Cordless Drills Is Silly and Brilliant

Garage 54 answers the important questions nobody is asking.

By Christopher Smith

Weird - Dec 29 2024 -

This Volvo Five-Cylinder Jumped Timing And Wanton Destruction Ensued

Volvo's long-running Modular five-cylinder is a reliable engine, but this one broke in spectacular fashion.

By Chris Perkins

Engines - Dec 29 2024 -

Volkswagen Has Built Its Final VR-6 Engine

A legendary engine retires after 34 years.

By Adrian Padeanu

Manufacturing / Production - Dec 19 2024 -