When it comes to the power and driving experience offered by different engine types, the answer often lies in a familiar phrase: 'It depends.' This rings especially true in the automotive world's ...

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 ...

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 ...

A five-cylinder motorcycle engine isn't common, but MV Agusta’s concept packs serious power, compact packaging, and a ...

In the world of automotive manufacturing, a common architecture -- using the same set of parts across multiple products to save money -- is a very old idea. It's one that BMW, with its new ...

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...