When it comes to the power and driving experience offered by different engine types, the answer often lies in a familiar phrase: 'It depends.' This rings especially true in the automotive world's ...
While the first car with a V8 engine was made in 1905, other configurations arrived much later. The 1962 Buick LeSabre was the first American car to feature a V6, and there were some key factors that ...
Throaty, high-pitched, and full of personality, the V6 engine has powered millions of cars around the world for over seven decades. This architecture has given rise to some of the most iconic models ...
The V6 engine still doesn't get the credit it deserves, but these five powerplants prove that the configuration can lead to epic results. When the first mass-produced automotive V6 came into being in ...
From intern to editor, Damian Adams' story reads like a well-written novel where he steadily worked to become the youngest-ever editor of South Africa's leading motoring publication, CAR Magazine. He ...
Inline-six engines are not unheard of in modern cars, but they're something of a rarity in the American auto industry. And yet, the perception among auto enthusiasts is generally that an i6 is vastly ...
These days, there are fewer and fewer cars. And fewer and fewer hefty engines in them. As automakers increasingly discontinue passenger cars in favor of SUVs and pickups, they’re also moving away from ...
Some say that a V6 is at least two-cylinders away from being a great engine, but these high-performance units prove that choosing this configuration can result in engineering masterpieces. The story ...
For budding car enthusiasts, it's a badge of honor to correctly identify the number of cylinders in an engine just by its exhaust note. The number of cylinders plays a vital role in how an engine ...
In the pantheon of great GM engines, the 3800 V6 might not be the first powerplant you think of. Nevertheless, one YouTube mechanic is tearing down this engine in a recent extended video to explain ...
The 2026 Cadillac XT5 serves as the final iteration of the current-generation XT5 before an all-new generation launches for 2027. While the styling and mechanical specs are unchanged compared to the ...