In the late 1990s, General Motors faced a massive engineering crisis. The legendary, iron-block 4.3-liter Vortec V6 –- essentially a small-block Chevy sans two cylinders -– was a bulletproof workhorse ...
An ambitious attempt to modernize trucks, GM's Atlas inline-5 was a weird, complex engine that powered the Colorado and Hummer H3. But it had some problems.
Toyota and GM might be under scrutiny these days with their engine problems, but not too long ago, Nissan was right there in ...
Jack Hubbell is a European based writer and automotive enthusiast who joined the HotCars team in 2024. Jack has been building cars and motorcycles since a young age and was a member of the SCCA from ...
SlashGear has traditionally focused on advancements in terrestrial transportation like cars and motorcycles, but we've devoted plenty of space to discussion of marine engines as well. We've presented ...
Chevrolet reinvented the Corvette for 2005 with a 400-hp LS2 V-8, fixed headlights, a redesigned interior, and engineering ...
The GM Northstar L37 engine was the original Northstar powerplant, and was produced from the 1993 model year through 2011. Tuned with responsiveness and power in mind, the Northstar naturally ...
The 3.6 liter V6 engine (production code LFX) is a six-cylinder engine produced by General Motors for use in a broad range of vehicles. It is part of GM’s third-generation high-feature V6 engine ...
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to mourn the passing of well over a dozen vehicles that will not see the 2026 model year. Some were neither critical nor sales darlings, while at least one ...