Engine knocking, or detonation, occurs when fuel in the cylinders ignites unevenly, causing metallic pinging sounds, reduced power, and potential engine damage. Key causes include low-octane fuel, ...

The unique demands of car racing have spurred various developments in automobile manufacturing. Whether in Formula 1, Le Mans ...

Engine oil is an essential component for vehicles that rely on internal combustion engines for their power. Not only does oil provide critical lubrication for internal parts, but it also helps prevent ...

Smaller, more powerful and fuel-efficient engines don’t seem to have great long term reliability. Engine recalls from major automakers such as GM, Toyota and Honda have cost billions of dollars. Moves ...

From Hercules to Bigfoot, the world loves a myth, and autodom has its fair share. We've even compiled some of the dumbest car myths that readers have heard. Spoiler alert: a car engine's break-in ...

The muscle car has proven a resilient component within American car culture. From its earliest rumblings in the mid 1950s to the current version of the Ford Mustang, American automotive enthusiasts ...

In theory, Wankel-style rotary internal combustion engines have many advantages: they ditch the cumbersome crankcase and piston design, replacing it with a simple, single-chamber design and a thick, ...

Our cars can make some pretty strange sounds. If you drive them for long enough, you'll most likely experience some fairly unsettling noises at some point or another. While any unusual sound coming ...