Often rejected by enthusiasts for its complexity and lack of inherent balance, the V6 engine never reached the spotlight of the inline-six or V8 layouts. Yet, in today's era, when most manufacturers ...

The most popular vehicle in the U.S. so far this year is a pickup truck. In fact, four of the top six best-selling vehicles are pickups, and they are packing a lot of power these days. Today's pickups ...

SUVs are getting larger while their V8 and V6 engines have been replaced by smaller motors. Smaller turbocharged engines benefit from improved fuel economy and better mid-range torque. But ...

Peter earned a Bachelor of Archeology and Creative Writing from the University of Alabama and has since joined his love of driving and riding with storytelling. His voice is full of southern ...

The V6 engine still doesn't get the credit it deserves, but these five powerplants prove that the configuration can lead to epic results. When the first mass-produced automotive V6 came into being in ...

For budding car enthusiasts, it's a badge of honor to correctly identify the number of cylinders in an engine just by its exhaust note. The number of cylinders plays a vital role in how an engine ...