Our recent article about Ferrari’s pill-shaped piston patent had a lot of readers commenting that Honda did it decades ago ...
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Porsche's 6-stroke engine is genius!

Porsche has patented a revolutionary new engine with a six-stroke combustion cycle. Essentially, the engine is combining both ...
When I went to school for engine repair in the 1980s, we studied the differences between two- and four-stroke engine cycles extensively. If you're not familiar with engine strokes, understanding the ...
Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...
Of the three United States automakers that offer diesel-powered heavy-duty pickup trucks, only two of those diesel engines are V8s. Those V8 diesel engines are the 6.6 Duramax found in offerings from ...
So, you need a heavy-duty pickup truck, and have decided on something that adorns the legendary Blue Oval badge. However, Ford offers two compelling engine options, and you're not sure which direction ...
If you regularly tow a large trailer or fifth-wheel RV, it's difficult to ignore the allure of the Ford 6.7 Power Stroke V8. It is the most powerful of America's big three diesel engines, a list that ...