A unique selling point of cars with “explosion” engines (internal combustion) is our visceral reaction to the sounds they make. Even when you’re standing blocks away from the Woodward Dream Cruise, a ...

How does a car engine start? What happens when you turn your key? Your engine starts, but what's the process that causes this to occur. It's truly impressive that all this happens in about 1 second.

How engines work. What is an internal combustion engine? This video is the perfect introduction into learning about how cars work, starting with the most important part, the engine. FDA identifies ...

Looking at 7 automakers with vehicles that are experiencing engine failures in 2026. These include major engine recalls from Toyota, GM 6.2L V8 engine failures, Hyundai/Kia engine failures, Honda 1.5L ...

Automakers produce vehicles with standard driver-assistance and safety features that can sometimes feel unnecessary. The auto start-stop feature does benefit a specific type of driver in certain ...

GM has a message for owners of its V8-powered trucks and full-size SUVs: that ticking noise from the engine bay at idle requires no action. The automaker recently informed dealers that a tick, tap, or ...

Our Milky Way's halo of hot gas is warmer to the "south" than the "north" because of an internal combustion engine-like effect that is compressing the gas like a piston, a new study has found.

Instant fascination and a touch of incredulity were the two thoughts going through my mind when Ford announced its new Hypercar competing in the 2027 LMDh class would use a Coyote-derived 5.4-liter ...

Engine auto stop-start—let’s call it ESS—has become an exasperating example of how a small compromise can combust into a cultural grievance. It’s a feature designed to save a little fuel and reduce ...

Starting your car daily in winter is crucial to prevent mechanical issues. Potential issues include dead batteries, engine stress and frozen fuel lines. It's tempting to avoid starting your car in ...