Before 1981, performance was simple. Auto manufacturers just created bigger engines, more cylinders, and louder exhausts like the Pontiac 7.5L V8 engine, used in models like the GTO, Firebird Trans Am ...

Kia's Product Planning chief gave us an unexpected and technical answer about what separates the 2027 Telluride's turbo engine from the unreliable turbos of the past and why the evidence may finally ...

There is nothing quite like the sound of a blow-off valve and getting pushed back into your seat when the boost kicks in. Turbocharged engines deliver power, efficiency, and excitement, but they ...

Automobiles, as any mechanic will tell you, are complicated beasts. Enthusiasts, of course, will have a solid grasp of the jargon. They'll know at a glance what the unusual shape on that road sign ...

Turbocharged engines are generally more fuel-efficient than naturally aspirated engines of the same power due to their smaller displacement. However, improper driving can diminish or eliminate this ...

The turbocharger (or turbo) is essentially an air pump that feeds more compressed air to a gasoline or diesel engine, hence the reason why turbo engines are often referred to as "forced-induction" ...

As emissions restrictions tighten and more automakers struggle to meet increasing CAFE standards, small-displacement turbocharged engines are becoming more and more common. A small, efficient, ...

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 ...

GM has filed a patent application describing a system designed to improve torque response in a turbocharged engine. The application was assigned patent number US 2025/0052207 A1 with the United States ...

Innovation is coming straight out of Japan, this time its in the form of a game changing turbo engine. Toyota, a motor company known for their solid engines, is determined to cater to car enthusiasts ...