Before 1981, performance was simple. Auto manufacturers just created bigger engines, more cylinders, and louder exhausts like the Pontiac 7.5L V8 engine, used in models like the GTO, Firebird Trans Am ...

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 ...

Turbocharged engines are generally more fuel-efficient than naturally aspirated engines of the same power due to their smaller displacement. However, improper driving can diminish or eliminate this ...

Luxury auto manufacturers are constantly looking to push the envelope of power and efficiency, and Audi has stood out from the pack with the TFSI system installed on its turbocharged engines. Audi ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

As emissions restrictions tighten and more automakers struggle to meet increasing CAFE standards, small-displacement turbocharged engines are becoming more and more common. A small, efficient, ...

SUVs are getting larger while their V8 and V6 engines have been replaced by smaller motors. Smaller turbocharged engines benefit from improved fuel economy and better mid-range torque. But ...

Innovation is coming straight out of Japan, this time its in the form of a game changing turbo engine. Toyota, a motor company known for their solid engines, is determined to cater to car enthusiasts ...