Photo: Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. Though ICEs have evolved tremendously during the last century, most of the units that powered production cars share many similarities. However, a few companies ...

The fascinating story behind VW's VR6 engine, an accidental masterpiece that revolutionized the industry with its unique design and incredible sound.

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In the constantly evolving world of automotive design, innovation often walks a fine line between genius and absurdity. Some car features, while initially perceived as unusual or impractical, have ...

Max graduated Coventry University with a Masters Degree in Automotive Journalism and an Undergraduate Degree in Automotove Design. As an enthusiast who has worked closely with the automotive industry, ...

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While there have been many unusual engine designs over the years, there haven't been many advancements involving the inner workings of the piston engine, except for higher-quality components, since ...

Chevy's Corvair is a six too, but with horizontally opposed banks of three cylinders each. Shown here without accessories and cooling ducts, ingenious air-cooled 140-incher is mostly aluminum and ...