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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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13 Best V8 Engines For Speed And Performance

Here are the world's best performance eight-bangers for the many enthusiasts that demand and love a powerful, rumbling V8 engine.

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10 Greatest Cars To Ever Feature The LS V8 Engine

GM's LS engines are a legendary series of small block V8 masterpieces that power some unforgettable rides.

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10 Powerful V8 Engines That Rival The Ford Windsor In Performance

Here are potent V8 engines that give tough competition to the Ford Windsor in terms of performance.

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Top 5 Toyota Engines For The Hilux (5 Popular Non-Toyota Swaps)

Toyota installed reliable engines on the Hilux, but after so many years, many of them are worn out.

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Why Choose An LS-Swapped Engine For Your Project Car

Chevrolet's LS engine is a great option for more power on nearly any budget. We'll go through why it's a must-have for any project car.

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This Bonkers 1,250-Horsepower Quad-Turbo V12 Engine Will Be The World’s Most Powerful Road Engine

This super-potent V12 engine will be part of a hybrid powertrain that will provide around 1,850 hp of max output for the Zenvo Aurora hypercar.

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10 Classic Cars With Torque-Heavy Diesel Engines

These are the cars that proved diesel power was an equally good alternative to gasoline, and superior when it came to daily, practical uses.

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Beyond Convention: The Story Of Mazda Rotary Engines And What Lies Ahead

Mazda's relationship with the rotary engine is nothing short of inspiring. Here’s the story behind Mazda's incredible rotary engine and what's to come

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5 Top Mercedes-Benz Cars With A V8 (5 That Missed The Mark)

Most Mercedes-Benz vehicles are at their best with V8s, but not all of them have hit the mark.

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10 Four-Cylinder Engines Every Gearhead Holds In High Regard

Contrary to popular belief, four-cylinder engines are actually cool, and these are the most legendary four-bangers ever made.

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Inside Volkswagen's VR6: 10 Impressive Facts About The Iconic Engine

This silky smooth engine is one of Volkswagen's greatest hits under the hood, and here's everything you need to know about it.

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5 Most Durable Japanese V8 Engines (And 5 European)

As the legacy of the V8 seems to be drawing to a close, here are some of the best iterations of the famed configuration from two sides of the pond.

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Subaru BRZ And Toyota GR86 Owner’s Experiment Reveals Troubling Findings In Right Turns

Taking your sports car to the racetrack when encouraged by the manufacturer is great, but not when the engine explodes under warranty.

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10 Reasons Why The Chevy Corvette Z06's Flat-Plane Crank V8 Is Special

Featuring a clean-sheet design, the Chevrolet Corvette Z06's flat-plane crank V8 is the pinnacle of engineering for naturally aspirated V8 engines.

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5 Mercedes-Benz Engines That Belong In A Junkyard (5 That'll Annihilate Anything)

Unfortunate engineering problems and underpowered cars blemish Mercedes-Benz's otherwise spotless engine track record.

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10 Worst Inline-Six Engines Ever

The inline-six is arguably the most reliable way to arrange six cylinders under the hood, but some inline-six engines belong in a junkyard.

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