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Andrii Yalanskyi/Getty Images By Joe Brown/July 10, 2024 4: 15 pm EST When thinking about diesel engines, it’s easy to associate them with heavy-duty applications. Diesel engines are more durable than gasoline ones, often delivering higher torque while being made of stronger components. Despite this, you can find smaller diesel engines for a range of applications, including […]

Schulzie/Getty Images If you were prompted to name a bunch of major automotive manufacturer brands off the cuff, odds are good there would be a spot on your list for BMW. BMW is one of the giants of the industry, representing Germany in the global automotive stage and bringing its reliable cars all over the

Mercedes introduced the W123 to European markets in sedan form in 1976. It was the next step beyond the W114 and W115 coupes and sedans that had been around since 1967. Two years later, a station wagon version of the W123 debuted, along with the legendary OM617 3.0-liter five cylinder turbodiesel engine. United States buyers

Some cars hold a special place in automotive history not only because of nostalgia, but also because they were truly remarkable machines for their time. A great example of all the right elements coming together to form an exceptional sports car is the 1985 Toyota MR2 (MR2 is an abbreviation with meaning, by the way). 

Kenmo/Getty Images By Eli Becht/July 9, 2024 2: 15 pm EST When it comes to engine swaps, there might not be one that’s more popular than the LS swap. This is in large part due to the easy availability of them, but they are also good performers. The LS7 and LSX are two options available for

If you’re like most auto fans, then the idea of a beefy V8 engine conjures images of iconic American muscle cars like the Ford Mustang GT and the Dodge Challenger. And while V8 engines are perhaps best-known for their use in burly U.S.-made muscle cars and pickup trucks, their applications aren’t limited to these vehicles.

Ford is likely not the first automobile brand that comes to mind when you think about the iconic cars featured in 007 films. James Bond is, after all, best known for driving high-end European builds like the powerful Aston Martin DB5 when he’s not wooing beautiful women, slurping shaken martinis, and saving the world from evil geniuses.

Hrach Hovhannisyan/Shutterstock By Ron King/July 8, 2024 5: 15 pm EST When it comes to debating the best diesel engines ever put into pickup trucks, it doesn’t take long for Ford Power Stroke models like the 7.3L and 6.7L (not to be confused with the 6.7L Cummins diesel engine) to enter the conversation. These two large-displacement

The automotive market of the 21st century is decidedly different from the one of the past, and each year sees new innovations buyers can take advantage of, from electric powertrains to autonomous driving assistance features. However, there are still some classic features that some owners still look for in a new car — such as

The 2024 RAM 2500 HD is currently on sale with two available engines. The standard fare is a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 with 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. The V8 connects to an eight-speed automatic gearbox that turns a standard 4×2 or optional 4×4 drivetrain in the RAM 2500 Tradesman or Laramie. The Big

Ondagoarts/Getty Images By Eli Becht/July 7, 2024 7: 15 pm EST Classic cars can be worth quite a bit as the years go on, especially if you’re keeping them properly restored. However, you want to make sure you don’t go overboard and change too much about the car or you run the risk of its value

Bruce Alan Bennett/Shutterstock Some of the most iconic engines ever made, especially engines from the muscle car era, feature painted engine blocks. Look at the 426 Race HEMI, for example. It was one of the most well-known and respected engines to come out of the 1960s, and its Mopar orange block unquestionably struck fear into competition