In 1903, Dutch automaker Spyker created the world's first car powered by a straight-six engine. It was powered by a massive, 8.8-liter engine that made 60 hp of power, and it was sent to all four ...

The enduring legacy of old-school engine designs highlights their reliability, simplicity, and performance. One such design ...

Most cars on the road today use an inline engine. You'll find them in everything from economy hatchbacks to performance models. In fact, the inline six engine has been making a comeback in recent ...

When the motor car was in its infancy, engineers and designers experimented with all sorts of technologies and ideas to see which would work best. Through years of experimentation – and sometimes ...

An E85-series BMW Z4 is a pretty sweet little sports coupe. Especially with the straight six and a manual gearbox under the hood, most people would say it's not wanting for power. At least, that's the ...

There’s little question that shifting industry sands are threatening the greatest combustion engines. For BMW, that could mean an ignominious end to their V8s and legendary inline-sixes. A new report ...

Prashirwin Naidu is a South African motoring journalist and presenter with a deep passion for cars, driving experiences, and the evolving automotive landscape. Known for his energetic yet insightful ...

The reliable B58 inline-6 is often compared to the famed Toyota 2JZ for its understressed nature.

BMW is a company well-known in automotive circles for many reasons, not all of them good. Luxury, understatement, performance, complexity, expense, a grille that seemingly keeps finding more ...

According to the BBC, the U.S. market for diesel passenger cars "has been historically very small." This is because diesel engines are more expensive and known to produce higher nitrogen oxide ...

The Ford Motor Company was founded in 1903, making it one of the oldest auto makers in existence. It has carved out a ...