Engineering Explained

Learn how an oil analysis can tell you what problems may be lurking inside your engine well before they become serious.

Koenigsegg's latest hypercar features an automatic transmission that can transform into a manual complete with a clutch pedal.

Find out all about one of the most expensive performance upgrades for your car.

Anyone considering modifying their car's suspension should watch this first.

Find out how the naturally aspirated V-8 in the C8 Corvette Z06 was made more powerful than the supercharged V-8 of the C7.

Synthetic fuel solves the problem of CO2 emissions from internal-combustion engines, but it's not without its drawbacks.

Automakers often tout the mpg rating of their cars, but is it really the best measure of fuel economy?

The sun can power many things, but it takes a lot of math to realize it's not ideal for powering cars.

It's time to destroy an old automotive myth.

These technologies may just help the internal-combustion engine stick around for decades to come.

Subaru has many turbocharged engines but installing one in the BRZ won't necessarily make it a better sports car.

Something as simple as the size of your wheels can dramatically affect range in electric vehicles.

Horsepower was created by James Watt who based it on a horse turning a mill. Here's a better unit to measure a car's power.

Can a car with no direct connection between the pedal and brake still be safe? Find out here.

Synthetic oil is great, but how safe is it to use in classic cars? Find out here.

The track-only version of Gordon Murray's T50 supercar will deliver unprecedented levels of downforce.

Gordon Murray's successor to the McLaren F1 is the new GMA T50 due in 2022.

The right oil is important for keeping your engine happy, so find out how to pick what's right for you.

These five aspects of the C8 Chevy Corvette may not be as flawed as they seem.

Jason Fenske describes how the new Bronco's low first gear will be a boon for traction and torque.