Inline-six engines used to be a staple of mainstream motoring, from family sedans to workhorse pickups. Today, only a small circle of manufacturers still invests in this long, smooth layout, keeping ...

The straight-six engine is a smooth performer with a simple underlying design that's cemented in automotive history. These days, the straight-six is enjoying a recent surge in popularity as models ...

Toyota became famous in tuner circles, among other things, for its six-cylinder engines, but Toyota's most recent inline-six ...

The V8 engine has long been a symbol of effortless horsepower. Are there any inline sixes that can comfortably best most V8 ...

When it comes to new car technology, sometimes what's old becomes new again. That's the case with some new vehicles sporting ...

The inline-six automotive engine does indeed offer several general advantages over a V6, but there are some I6 engines that are notoriously problematic.

The inline-6 engine layout has its fans in the gas world, but it's the de facto standard design among diesel aficionados. Hardly surprising, as these engines are less complex than any V layout and ...

Mazda was forced to drop one of its preferred engine technologies long ago, but technical advancements mean it has been able to bring it back.

When we talk about the most reliable car engines out there, Japanese automakers like Toyota (with the 2AR-FF and the 2JZ-GE/GTE), Honda (K-Series and J-Series), and newer Mazdas (with the 2.0-liter ...

Mercedes-AMG’s decision to downsize the engines in several models, including the C 43 and C 63, hasn’t gone over well with buyers, but there’s finally some light at the end of the tunnel. Change is ...

All six cylinder engines are the same, right? As it turns out, cylinder layout matters more than you might have thought. V6 vs inline 6, which is the superior layout? Most car fans have their favorite ...