The timing belt or chain sits at the center of an engine’s rhythm, quietly keeping pistons and valves in sync. When it fails, the damage can jump from a simple no-start to a destroyed engine in a ...

For years, beltdriven timing drives have been the accepted standard in NASCAR Nextel Cup racing. The same holds true in the Busch Series and Truck Series as well as other top touring racing series.

An engine depends on perfect timing the same way a symphony depends on a conductor. Every valve opens at the exact moment it should, every piston moves in perfect rhythm, and everything stays ...

The Trax is a pragmatic, usable, and competent subcompact utility with a realistic price tag and a modern feel for everyday driving.

There is so much going on with internal combustion engines (ICEs) these days, it can give you a headache just reading about them. That's why we do the research for you and then cram it into bite-size ...

To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring you some of the stories that exemplify the core of what HOT ROD is and reflect the brand's influence on America's car ...

Markus Lutz is CTO and Founder of SiTime Corporation. He is a MEMS expert, a prolific entrepreneur and inventor who holds over 100 patents. America’s love affair with the automobile is boundless. Our ...

This particular OM651 diesel engine failed, but the issue does not appear to be related to its complex, overbuilt ...

CAN-bus. We've all heard the term before, but just what does it really mean? Today's new vehicles are engineered using a multiplexed wiring system known as CAN-bus. The on-board communications ...