Before we can bring up the unknown, we should talk about what has been made official or is strongly expected in the upcoming fifth generation small-block V8 engine that will debut next year in both ...

For Part I, covering the new combustion system, direct injection, and active fuel management: click here. For Part III, covering the block, crankshaft and lubrication systems: click here. Continuing ...

Q: I have a 2009 VW with gasoline direct inject and a 2.0-liter turbo engine. It recently needed the intake valves cleaned (a very costly job) after just 54,000 miles. I understand many manufacturers ...

Rotary engines (also known as Wankel engines and Wankel rotary engines) are quite different from piston or "reciprocating" engines. One of the distinguishing features is that they don't need valves to ...

Taking care of your vehicle is vital to ensure it stays in great condition. Your brakes could give you trouble someday, or your suspension could require tinkering, inevitably leading you to an auto ...

* Says co plans to set up a JV Rizhao Nittan Valve Co., Ltd. in Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China, in October Sign up here. * Says the JV will be capitalized at 800 million yen and will be mainly ...

GM is no stranger to tossing around alphanumeric nomenclature for its performance machinery. A perfect example is the LS1. Not many Vette owners are aware of the fact that the LS1 designation was ...