Does form follow function, or is it the other way around? There is no simple answer to this question, and the right reply to it depends on a large number of factors, including, for the purposes of our ...

The inline six engine, which is sometimes called a straight 6 engine, is the configuration of some of the most famous engines on the planet. The Toyota 2JZ, which powered the mk4 Toyota Supra, and the ...

Nathaniel is an experienced automotive writer with more than 10 years of automotive writing under his belt. From model reviews to industry politics to new innovations and development, he covers a wide ...

There are numerous automotive engine configurations, from the 4-cylinder variety all the way up to 16-cylinder engines, which are extremely cool but have only been used in a few production cars. While ...

In some sense, cars are the forces that drive our world. They help us shorten distances, travel faster than we’ve ever thought possible, and make our lives degrees of magnitude easier. All of that was ...

Subaru and flat, or "boxer" engines are practically synonymous with one another. Beyond the Japanese automaker and Porsche, no other major manufacturer regularly utilizes flat engine configurations ...

Honda decided to take on the Americans at their own game, and the result was the Gold Wing. It started life powered by a flat ...

If a strange and capricious god transports you to any random point in the world with the intention of betting you what type of engine the car that's closest to you will have, my advice to you is this: ...

Luke started working as a Freelance Writer for HotCars in 2020. After three years, he moved to a more permanent role with the TopSpeed motorcycle content team as a Journalist. Over the years, there ...