We know gasoline is flammable. It burns. And we know gasoline creates heat energy when it ignites. Heat created by the igniting gasoline and air mixture is what gives us the power necessary to propel ...

If you are a motorhead, an unusual engine will immediately get your attention. Most vehicles today have either an inline or V-shaped configuration, so anything peculiar will immediately stick out. If ...

Science isn’t fun if we don’t try to break or bend its limits, but sometimes this rebellion doesn’t work. For instance, we don’t make triangular wheels, perforated windshields, or lead pistons for ...

Engineers at the University of California, Davis, have invented a device that can generate mechanical power at night by ...

One of the simplest V8s ever built is also the most common, meaning that you'll never want for parts and support.

At the heart of an internal combustion engine lies a series of cylinders, cylindrical chambers that house the fiery combustion process. These cylinders, arranged in various configurations such as ...

If you've watched a car movie like the "Fast and the Furious" franchise in recent years, you might've noticed them pressing a button and the car suddenly getting a massive boost in engine power. When ...

There’s just something special, accessible, and enjoyable about car stuff made from Legos. Whether they’re transmissions, suspension systems, or other mechanical goodness, it’s fascinating to see the ...