The term Atkinson cycle goes around a lot when talking about car engines, and it all started as a more thermally efficient version of the Otto cycle engine.

KTM’s new 1390 Super Adventure R is here, and it is a serious piece of work. Rennie Scaysbrook takes the 173 hp, 1350 cc ...

Considering that the automobile has been around for 140 years, you’d think that mechanical reliability would be a non-issue ...

Engine builders explain how camshaft specs relate to horsepower targets, airflow, and rpm in LS, Coyote, Hemi, and ...

The fifth generation of Ducati’s venerable Monster gets the new V2 engine. Time for a wet spin in Spain on the 2026 Ducati ...

Ducati has officially unveiled its second-generation 2026 Ducati DesertX, featuring a new engine from the company’s latest V2 platform.

The Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Elantra are both remarkably fuel-efficient, but one small sedan beats them both when it comes to delivering the best MPG performance from a non-hybrid four-cylinder ...

The Honda K series engine is arguably the most renowned drivetrain in the Japanese automotive community, and for good reason. Honda's compact four-cylinder engine has consistently managed to balance ...

No matter whether you’re changing a belt for maintenance issues or a timing chain for running issues, you need to be careful when timing the engine, especially the camshaft and crankshaft. Why? Well, ...

Abstract: The response and disturbance rejection ability of the electro-hydraulic variable valve timing(VVT)system make great influence on the performance of gasoline engine. It is a challenge for the ...