How A Turbocharged Engine Works: A turbocharged engine is designed to generate more power from a smaller engine. It does this ...
Twin turbochargers have their pros and cons, and two main setups try to maximize the pros. Here's the difference between ...
Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...
Ford’s EcoBoost badge has become shorthand for small engines that hit like bigger ones while using less fuel, but it is often ...
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 ...
The turbocharger (or turbo) is essentially an air pump that feeds more compressed air to a gasoline or diesel engine, hence the reason why turbo engines are often referred to as "forced-induction" ...
Turbochargers first appeared in passenger cars during the 1960s because manufacturers were looking for ways to reduce emissions, and turbocharging offered a way to boost power without having to ...
As emissions restrictions tighten and more automakers struggle to meet increasing CAFE standards, small-displacement turbocharged engines are becoming more and more common. A small, efficient, ...
Innovation is coming straight out of Japan, this time its in the form of a game changing turbo engine. Toyota, a motor company known for their solid engines, is determined to cater to car enthusiasts ...