The inline-5 is, to some, an unsung hero of automotive tech. Here, we celebrate the best and boldest inline-5 engines and the ...

There is a trend happening in the automotive industry lately — engines are losing cylinders. Partly due to downsizing and electrification, we are witnessing the demise of powertrains with more than ...

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 ...

Boxer and inline engine layouts are among the best power plants used in automobiles and motorcycles, each presenting pros and cons to consider. Boxer engines most often use four- or six-cylinder ...

In many ways, automotive engine design is converging, as the computer-engineered race toward improved efficiency produces increasingly similar results in Detroit, Tokyo, and Stuttgart. Computer models ...