Rear-engined car models have been rare across automotive history, but many of them are historic and iconic. It's important to understand the difference between mid- and rear-engine placement and how ...

Porsche's 911 is a showcase of just how far one can get with some engineering know-how and an immense amount of stubbornness. Over decades, Porsche refined the rear-engine layout, but they weren't the ...

We all love a big, stomping V8 sending all its eight-cylinder glory to the rear wheels. Burnouts. Deafening roars. The smell of rubber and gasoline. It's all there. Yet, for most enthusiasts, buying, ...

There are a few reasons to put the engine at the back of a car instead of the front or middle. Front-wheel drive is, ...

As Mini's parent company BMW moves closer to unveiling production versions of its Neue Klasse, the name for its next generation of electric vehicles, it's becoming clear that single-motor cars on this ...

Over the past 40 years, front-wheel drive (FWD) has become the dominant layout for everyday autos. And for good reason. For a car designed for safety and efficiency, FWD offers quite a few advantages ...