Mazda is no stranger to baffling car experts with an out-of-the-box engine design, and its latest patent continues this trend of innovation with interesting results. Their new six-stroke engine design ...

Since its introduction in 1886 by Karl Benz, the automobile has been a fundamental force that changed the world. From enabling economic growth, bridging distances, and accelerating the development of ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

Great car design works best when beauty and function meet. These seven new models, from the Miata and 911 to the Corvette, ...

Rear-engined car models have been rare across automotive history, but many of them are historic and iconic. It's important to understand the difference between mid- and rear-engine placement and how ...

In theory, Wankel-style rotary internal combustion engines have many advantages: they ditch the cumbersome crankcase and piston design, replacing it with a simple, single-chamber design and a thick, ...

Boxer engines feature flat, opposing pistons that move in opposite directions for smooth operation. Subaru and Porsche are primary modern users, benefiting from low center of gravity and performance.

As a classic car enthusiast, my passion revolves around cars with a Made in West Germany stamp somewhere on them, partially because that phrase generally implied a reputation for mechanical honesty ...

Actively reporting, writing, and editing on automotive news and since 2021, Dave has brought his acerbic wit and love of European car culture to brands such as HotCars, CarBuzz,and TopSpeed.

Volkswagen could have replaced the Beetle with a mid-engined, water-cooled hatchback, but it ended up being one of the ...

The notion of putting jet engines in cars in one that won't go away. For literally decades, major automakers have played around with the concept. Most recently, Elon Musk teased that the long-awaited ...