What we refer to today as the LS family of engines usually refers to the third and fourth generations of Chevrolet’s small-block V8. But to understand the relevance of these engines, and what makes ...

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, ...

Scientists are exploring a surprisingly simple way to clean up diesel engines: adding tiny droplets of water to the fuel. During combustion, the water rapidly vaporizes, triggering micro-explosions ...

For decades, steam engines powered the world’s ships. But in the 20th century, a quieter and more efficient technology began to take over — the diesel engine. Diesel power offered greater fuel ...

Inside a diesel engine's cylinder, compressed air raises the temperature to ignite injected fuel, and the resulting force drives pistons to power the vehicle's main gears. Chief to this combustion ...

Few engine families go down quite so well in the history books as Chevrolet's iconic LS series. The family consists of powerful small-block V8 engines, and they've been seen in everything from ...

Why engine position matters in an AWD LS-swapped 911 Engine placement is one of the most critical decisions in any race-focused build. In this AWD tube-chassis Porsche 911, the LS motor sits far back ...

It's official, folks, the Fiat Qubo is back! The Italian company unveiled the brand-new Qubo L at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, marking the MPV's return to the European market after a seven-year ...

LS1 engine design highlights and basic specs, why it’s such a popular swap, and a basic timeline, from the C5 Corvette to its use in the Australian HSV heroes. The General Motors 5.7 LS1 engine was a ...

How does a 106-year-old company built on diesel engines evolve to thrive in a decarbonized future? Jennifer Rumsey, SM ’98, the chair and CEO at Cummins, is leading the way to answer that question by ...

Modifying golf carts is a thing, and we’re here for it. They’re simple, they benefit from a ton of aftermarket support, and they don’t need to pass safety and emissions. What’s there not to like? The ...

Internal combustion engines are incredibly complicated machines that many of us interact with on a daily basis, but don't completely understand. You get in your car, turn the key or push the start ...