Previous studies have shown that increase compression ratio (CR) is an effective way to improve thermal efficiency of gasoline engine without changing the mechanical structure and working cycle, ...

Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are in the headlines at the moment, but the traditional internal combustion engine isn’t about to burn its last, writes Farah Alkhalisi. We talk to four ...

NOTE: With this issue of HOT ROD, your Shop Series begins a slightly different and more comprehensive approach to the discussion of engine and vehicle basics. In the coming months, you'll find a frank ...