The small-block engine is one of the most significant powerplants in automotive history, renowned for its compact design, reliability, and immense performance potential. First introduced by Chevrolet ...

It started in 2023. General Motors (GM) announced that it was investing nearly $900 million in the development of the next-generation small-block V8 engine to power its large pickup and SUV models, ...

The General Motors 5.3L small-block V8 did not become ubiquitous by accident. It earned its place under the hoods of Chevrolet and GMC trucks by combining old-school durability with just enough modern ...

Not that long ago, it seemed like the iconic American V8 engine would become an endangered species in the face of tightening emissions regulations and an industry-wide shift away from ...

With three years of experience in automotive journalism, Thomas is a UK-based writer and has written for a UK newspaper and Euronewsweek, covering everything from breaking industry news to the latest ...

We cover some of the legal ramifications of the LS8 engine failures, including class action lawsuits filed against the automaker as context for why the next-gen V8 is so important. The small block V8 ...