If any engine configuration’s the powertrain kingdom’s rack of ribs, it’s the cross-plane-crank naturally aspirated V8.

A detailed teardown of Honda’s R18 engine reveals how conservative engineering, straightforward design, and durable components helped this 1.8-liter powerplant achieve longevity, even with over 130k ...

Michal studies Automotive Journalism at Coventry University in the UK, and has been writing for CarBuzz since March 2025. He was nominated for student culture piece of the year recently and has been ...

Swiss marine power company WinGD and marine engine manufacturer Hanwha Engine have produced the world's first X72DF-2.2 VCR engine equipped with Variable Compression Ratio technology. This ...

Nissan's innovative variable compression engines were a fascinating innovation when they were first revealed, but the jury is still out on whether or not the combustion technology will stick around. A ...

There is so much going on with internal combustion engines (ICEs) these days, it can give you a headache just reading about them. That's why we do the research for you and then cram it into bite-size ...

The first production car engine with variable valve timing (VVT) came from Alfa Romeo in 1980. It was installed in the fuel-injected Alfa Romeo Spider. Before this, a few experimental systems existed, ...

ANAHEIM, California—Volvo Trucks North America now has a diesel engine that meets stringent California emissions regulations, the OEM announced during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. Volvo ...

Do you know what a timing belt or a timing chain is and what they do? Could you find them on your vehicle's engine if you had to? If you answered no, don't sweat it. Both are buried behind a lot of ...