In the first two installments of this series on engine fundamentals, we've covered the subject from its absolute beginning. An internal combustion engine is a machine that converts the energy of a ...

You might have heard about high compression ratios, but what exactly are they, and what kind of effect do they have on an ...

NOTE: With this issue of HOT ROD, your Shop Series begins a slightly different and more comprehensive approach to the discussion of engine and vehicle basics. In the coming months, you'll find a frank ...

In case you missed it, the automotive industry has been on a steady trajectory of internal combustion engine (ICE) downsizing for years. Battery-powered electric vehicles may capture most of the ...