The term Vortec signals that a Chevy engine is using Vortex technology, which employs a circular motion within the cylinder ...

Ford once sketched a road where an engine's pistons never saw oil and engines ran hotter on purpose. In a late‑1980s patent application filed and granted in Europe, the company described an "uncooled ...

Variable cycle engine design embodies a transformative approach in aero‐propulsion, enabling engines to adapt their thermodynamic cycle to meet diverse operational demands, from fuel efficiency to ...

Dimpled pistons might sound strange, but some say they could be the future for diesel power. We've looked at the arguments ...

Volvo Trucks North America has revealed its new Variable Geometry Turbo engine. This launch is meant to pair with and improve the new Volvo VNR truck. Focusing on fuel efficiency and durability, Volvo ...

With all the recent emphasis on electric vehicles, we often overlook the technology that still powers most cars on the road today. The internal combustion engine (ICE) has been at the heart of the ...

The quest for alternative fuel sources has captivated the automotive industry, and Toyota's recent patent for a water-cooled hydrogen combustion engine throws open a new chapter in this dynamic ...

NOTE: With this issue of HOT ROD, your Shop Series begins a slightly different and more comprehensive approach to the discussion of engine and vehicle basics. In the coming months, you'll find a frank ...

The unique style of Subaru boxer engines might seem like they need unique forms of maintenance. Here's how their maintenance ...

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