When your new-car research includes hybrids, you may come across some unfamiliar technical terms. Here's what you need to ...

What's the difference between a parallel, series, and plug-in hybrid, and why do you need to know? Everything about the technology and the vehicles for the shopper or the merely curious.

From sedans to SUVs to pickups, each vehicle type offers unique trade-offs in space, performance and cost. This guide breaks them all down to help you choose the right fit for your needs and budget.

Across more than a century of automotive history, a handful of engines have earned reputations for surviving abuse, neglect, and astronomical odometer readings. The most durable designs share a common ...

As an avid car enthusiast, Joe enjoys time on the track, going to car meets, or simply taking a long drive in the Colorado mountains. Joe has always had a love for writing and cars, so he decided to ...

How the 13B-MSP Renesis evolved from earlier Mazda rotary designs, technical features explained, and common problems and maintenance issues discussed. The 13B-MSP Renesis rotary engine powered the ...

The combustion engine is undoubtedly one of the most influential inventions of not just the past few centuries, but the entire history of humanity. It has played a vital role in revolutionizing ...

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, ...

A lifelong gearhead, Justin has dabbled in almost everything you can do with a car. He learned to do many of his own repairs and maintenance to save money. Once he turned a VW Jetta into a mini-truck ...