Inline and V engines dominate modern combustion vehicle design. Each layout offers unique advantages in packaging, smoothness, cost, and performance. Here is how the two configurations differ and why ...

The Nissan HR engine has been a game-changer in the automotive world, developed with help from Renault and now used by Mercedes-Benz.

Engines with cylinders in different configurations have different power and torque characteristics, and these are two of the most common.

There are numerous automotive engine configurations, from the 4-cylinder variety all the way up to 16-cylinder engines, which are extremely cool but have only been used in a few production cars. While ...

In an inline engine or ‘straight engine’, all cylinders are arranged in a single, straight line. This layout is simple, space saving and cost-effective. It makes for a popular choice for small to ...

All six cylinder engines are the same, right? As it turns out, cylinder layout matters more than you might have thought. V6 vs inline 6, which is the superior layout? Most car fans have their favorite ...

From intern to editor, Damian Adams' story reads like a well-written novel where he steadily worked to become the youngest-ever editor of South Africa's leading motoring publication, CAR Magazine. He ...