This 2027 Ford F-150 is a refreshed full-size pickup as opposed to a ground-up redesign, though there’s still significant rework going on under the skin of this widely recognized shape and architecture. Leaked order guides and dealer bulletins reveal updates that include, but are not limited to, engine revisions, changes in what trims offer which […]
Ford F‑150 Engine Lineup Exposed: Can This Truck Actually Match SUV‑Level Performance?
From its initial engines the traditional six and V8 through current powerful Ecoboost V6s, hybrids and very highly-tuned engines, the Ford range has never relied solely on one powertrain equation. The wide offering has always enabled customers to specify the perfect balance of towing power and fuel economy with day-to-day usability and off-road capability, and […]
Bypassing Detroit: How a Dealer-Driven Engine Swap Redefined Muscle Car Performance
Detroit’s muscle car era was all about power, but corporate rules, regulations, insurance pressure, and divisional competition limited what automakers could offer. Engine and emissions restrictions also kept many cars from reaching their full potential. By the early 1970s, racers and muscle car builders discovered they could modify these cars for much greater performance. Chevrolet […]
10 Famous Cars You’d Never Guess Were Shaped by Lotus Engineering
For decades the name of Lotus, in its home of Norfolk, UK, has become world famous for lightness, razor-edge performance and beautifully resolved chassis. Its own cars are the legends, but many have found that the skills and philosophy embodied by the engineers at Lotus Engineering can make a significant and positive impact on a […]
The Engineering Behind Qantas’s Five-Engine Jumbo Jet Flight
Nicknamed the “Queen of the Skies” since it first flew, there’s no doubt that the Boeing 747 is one of the most recognizable airplanes of all time. For many years, the Jumbo jet, with its unique upper-deck hump, powerful four engines and immense size, represented international flight for countless people. But the Qantas Boeing 747 […]
Qantas’s Historic Five-Engine 747 Flight: A Testament to Aviation Ingenuity and Operational Prowess
In 2016, Qantas pulled off something wild flying a Boeing 747 from Sydney to Johannesburg with a spare engine strapped under the wing. That extra motor wasn’t running; it just rode along for the trip. Sure, folks on board might’ve stared at first but this odd look was actually smart planning. Instead of shipping the […]
Inside General Motors’ Experimental W-43 V8 Engine and Its Modern Restoration
Deep in the Detroit automotive industry, during the late 1960s, General Motors engineers studied how far American V8 performance could be taken. Inside Oldsmobile’s experimental programs, engineers designed an ambitious engine later the project received the intimidating internal nickname of “The Killer.” Centered around a colossal 455-cubic-inch, 7.5-liter V8, the project went beyond only displacing […]
Buying a Used Mercedes? These Engines Could Save You From a Costly Mistake
Once a Greek taxi driver ran his Mercedes diesel for a record-breaking 4.6 million kilometers. Eventually his 1976 240D found its way into a museum, but today’s Mercedes automobiles are a lot different. Modern models are packed with luxury equipment such as hybrid systems, air suspension, electronic controls, sophisticated safety systems and driver-assistance systems. This […]
Engineering Excellence: 10 Reliable Inline-Six Engines Built for Performance and Longevity
The inline-six engine layout has long been a favourite among automotive enthusiasts and engineers because of its natural balance, smoothness, and durability. Unlike a V6, the inline-six possesses natural mechanical symmetry, allowing exceptionally smooth operation without complex balancing shafts. This elegant simplicity can improve operational efficiency while also supporting long engine life. Across automotive history, […]
U.S. Safety Regulators Upgrade Investigation Into Older Ford Models Over Engine Failures
Safety officials nationwide have increased a federal safety investigation of nearly 135,551 Ford models due to increased consumer complaints about engines failing without notice and with loss of power. The investigation of selected Ford Fiesta, Focus and EcoSport models from 2014 to 2021 that had the automaker’s 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine will continue due to […]