One engine configuration had merit and was once touted as a revolution in engine technology. That was the two-stroke engine, ...

Piston-engine aircraft use more than one spark plug per cylinder, and for good reason. Beyond performance gains, it all comes ...

The four-cylinder can trace its roots back to 1898, with Mercedes-Benz claiming that the Daimler "Phoenix" was the first car to feature this type of piston engine.

Four-cylinder engines are becoming more common due to less emissions and better gas mileage, but that doesn't mean they have to sacrifice on horsepower.

A 20-year-old mastermind from Romania has built the world's first full-size Lego car, with a compressed air-powered Lego engine. It has space for two passengers and can hit a top speed of around ...

Many vehicle owners know about brake pads and their importance, but what about the brake calipers? Here's what they do and how many the average car needs.