Ever since turbochargers entered mainstream use in road-going, gasoline-powered cars — dating back to at least the first Porsche 930 Widowmaker of the 1970s — automakers have come up with all kinds of ...
With a reputation for sporty elegance, BMW models equipped with the N54 engine aren’t exactly known for delivering “raw and untamed” performance from the twin-turbocharged straight-six setup. But a ...
You're sitting at the ready line. A bead of sweat runs down your face as you pull the shifter into low gear. It's hot. You're layered in fireproof material. A helmet limits your peripheral vision, but ...
Ford is pulling the plug on its 2.0-liter twin-turbo EcoBlue diesel engine in markets around the world, after removing it from the European lineup earlier this year. The Blue Oval will replace the ...
Whenever I have to attend various social events without knowing anyone there, there's one thing that is bound to keep me from getting bored. Finding someone who's at least partially into cars can turn ...
In most performance-diesel circles, turbochargers arguably are an oil-burner's most important component. To many enthusiasts, size matters—a lot—as we often see trucks with incredibly large ...
Automobiles, as any mechanic will tell you, are complicated beasts. Enthusiasts, of course, will have a solid grasp of the jargon. They'll know at a glance what the unusual shape on that road sign ...