Self-balancing by default, V-12 engines have long been considered to be the smoothest running of engine layouts. Despite their complexity compared to lower-cylinder-count engines, which historically ...

The inline-six is an incredible engine. It's naturally balanced, sounds great and should be easier to work on. But if one inline-six is good, two inline-sixes are even better. Thus the V12. Ok, that's ...

Everybody hears about how much horsepower some cars have, or how fast another is, but did you know you can buy the powertrains in those models straight from a manufacturer? Some automakers offer ...

Hybrid technology has significantly evolved over the past two decades, expanding beyond fuel efficiency and emissions reduction. Initially designed for economy-focused vehicles, hybrid powertrains ...

Honda patented an innovative engine back in 2014, and the automaker has now received the rights to it. The patent was then published on Japan’s Patent Office website, but it is no longer accessible.

There looks to be a shift away from spec’ing 14L engines in new Class 8 trucks in favor of powerplants that range from over 10L to under 14L in displacement. And the trend to smaller-displacement ...

Motorcycles still prefer natural aspiration for simplicity and performance. Kawasaki's Vulcan VN2000 remains the largest production V-twin engine. The VN2000 had a presence like no other, with ...