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The End Of The V8 Engine Is Upon Us

With Dodge, Bentley, and now even Mercedes-AMG rejecting V8 in favor of electric or hybrid, the V8 engine is not as hot as it once was...

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This Is Ferrari's Most Extreme Creation

Just because it's the XX Program's first road-legal race car doesn't mean it's any less extreme than its siblings.

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How The Ford Coyote V8 Resurrected The Legendary 5.0 And Changed The Game Forever

Ford brought the 5.0-liter V8 engine back in full force in 2011 with the Coyote V8, and since then its become a staple of the Ford Mustang range.

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10 Reliable V8 Engines Every Gearhead Respects

Only a select handful of V8 engines from the pages of history earn the utmost respect with gearheads.

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Witness This Huge Chevy Big-Block Collection Stored In Barns: Includes 200 Sets Of Cylinder Heads

Van Der Brink Auctions are selling this huge collection of classic Chevrolet muscle and sports cars with over 150 vehicles and 200 sets of cylinders.

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12 American V8 Engines That'll Last You 500,000 Miles

American V8 engines are some of the most powerful on the planet. This bunch adds an impressive dose of reliability to the mix.

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The Pros And Cons Of Using Sport Mode On A Car

Sport Mode on a car will make you smirk, but a fair share of cons also affects driving in the long run.

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10 Turbo V6 Engines Every Gearhead Wants In Their Garage

With the help of one or two turbochargers, these sturdy V6 engines are able to outperform most V8s.

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10 Cheap Sedans With Seriously Powerful Engines

These sedans are a reminder that four doors can still pack some serious punch, while remaining affordable.

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6 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Engines Ever Built (6 To Stay Away From)

We look at the most popular Mercedes engines and give you the most and least reliable of the bunch.

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10 Everyday Cars You Never Knew Packed Huge Engines

You see them every day, but do you which of them pack ridiculously large engines under the hood?

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8 Cheap JDM Cars With Seriously Powerful Engines

Here are eight affordable options from the JDM scene that are absolute beasts under the hood.

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10 Most Reliable Diesel Engines Ever

These engines represent everything good about diesel power, showcasing exceptional reliability.

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10 Cheap Performance Cars With American V8 Engines Under The Hood

You can consider these cheap thrills with American V8s if you don’t have Porsche money.

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10 American Engines That Were Ahead Of Their Time

From the straight-sixes to the resounding V8s and efficient V6s, let’s take a look at some iconic American engines that were way ahead of their time.

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10 Legendary Engines Found In Classic Cars

Some classic engines like the 2JZ changed the automotive industry forever. Here are 10 such legendary engines that are still sought after today.

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Gas Engines Still Have Life: Check Out These Cool Upcoming Cars

EVs may be all the rage now, but some of the coolest upcoming cars are still gas-powered.

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10 Reliable V8 Engines You Can Trust To Last Longer

Discover some of the industry's toughest V8s that'll stand the test of time, along with others to watch out for.

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10 Most Reliable Naturally Aspirated Engines Ever Made

Force-induction may be cool, but nothing beats a good naturally aspirated engine in terms of reliability and driving experience.

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10 Small Engines That Revolutionized Automotive Performance

These small engines blew everyone away with their ingenuity and performance.

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