The Efficiency Illusion and Real World Mechanics So, do twin turbos help or hurt your gas mileage? It's complicated, honey.

Ford’s EcoBoost badge has become shorthand for small engines that hit like bigger ones while using less fuel, but it is often ...

"Small turbocharged engines are marketed as delivering the power of a large engine, with the fuel economy of a smaller one," says Consumer Reports. "That's a tempting proposition, but our testing ...

A turbocharger is the best power-adder by far. Not only do turbos harness otherwise wasted exhaust energy to drive the compressor, their modular nature lets compressor and turbine housings and wheels ...

Turbocharging is probably one of the simplest but most misunderstood subjects in the automotive performance world. It is misunderstood partly because itlookscomplicated. Turbocharging also lacks the ...

Although Subaru didn't invent flat engines, and isn't the only automaker still using them, those motors have become a defining characteristic of the brand. (The same can be said for all-wheel drive, ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

Taking on an automotive restoration or restomod is a process that can be simultaneously enjoyable and frustrating. Aside from the hours of work and significant expense, these projects require an ...

When it comes to high-output engines, cars with lots of cylinders — like ones sporting a V10, V12, or even W16 engine — are probably the first thing to come to mind. These powerful engines include the ...

A recently filed lawsuit in the United States alleges a critical flaw in Honda and Acura’s turbocharged engines, raising concerns for owners of several popular models. According to the filing, certain ...