As the industry pivots toward electrification and downsized engines, a handful of modern V8 cars are quietly positioning themselves as tomorrow’s most coveted collectibles. Limited production, ...
V8 engines and Mercedes-Benz go together like peanut butter and jelly—less for utility, more for pleasure. Despite turbocharging and emissions regulations turning the heat up, you can still walk into ...
The V8 engine is a staple of American car culture. The loud sound, large power numbers and versatility have helped keep the big motors around for more than a century. Due to car companies moving ...
After years of downsizing and hybrid experiments, Mercedes-AMG is officially bringing back the V8 engine, adding its name to the list of brands still selling V8-powered cars. But it's not an ...
From simple design to proven performance, here’s why the naturally-aspirated V8 engine continues to earn a reputation for reliability. Naturally-aspirated V8s are simple, reliable engines with fewer ...
The V8 is famous for that low, gravelly rumble it has, announcing its presence to all the lesser engines nearby as soon as the ignition hits. In most versions of the engine – such as those found in ...
The sounds of the automotive world are as diverse as the cars from which they emanate, with certain engine notes being almost instantly identifiable. For instance, there's no mistaking the deep, ...
In a 180-degree turn from the truck brand’s decision to discontinue the HEMI V8 in the Ram 1500, Ram is bringing the 5.7L V8 back to its best-selling truck’s options list for the 2026 model year. This ...
Much of the Dodge's modern success can be attributed to thundering Hemi V8s under the hood of the Challenger, Charger, and other models. Likewise, much of the reason for its floundering sales today is ...
The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing stands as the last traditional RWD V8 sedan in the U.S. market, and that gives it future classic status.
Toyota isn’t quite ready to say goodbye to gasoline. The brand that made hybrid tech mainstream still has a soft spot for the mechanical rhythm of pistons and exhaust notes. Now it’s doubling down, ...
A prototype CLE with a V8 has finally been spotted on video, yet the engine barely makes a sound. We’re excited… and a little concerned. A V8-powered Mercedes-Benz CLE prototype has been spotted, ...