When most gearheads hear the word ‘Godzilla,’ the first thing they think about is the Nissan Skyline GT-R, a car that has earned that nickname thanks to its monstrous performance, advanced technology, ...

Chevy's small-block V8 is bound to pop up in conversations thanks to its omnipresence in American automotive culture. But it had a larger sibling that made a strong case for the phrase "There is no ...

Fire up a fourth-gen Ford Mustang GT and you'll hear one of two distinctly different V8 soundtracks, depending on when it rolled off the assembly line. From 1994 through 1995, that rumble came from ...

Discussing which engine is better between a straight-six and a V8 is something that feels like a plotline from The Fast and the Furious, if the franchise actually cared about cars. It’s “import versus ...

Having worked in car sales for some years, including running a small specialist car sales operation myself, I've been fortunate enough to have driven a wide range of vehicles. I say fortunate; however ...

Why Don't Pushrod V8 Engines Have High Redlines? The pushrod V8 engine is an icon in the world of American muscle. It still ...

V8 engines are rapidly disappearing due to stricter emissions and hybrid/EV adoption. By 2026, V8s remain mainly in performance cars, luxury SUVs, and powerful trucks. The V8 survives as a specialty ...

The V8 diesel engine didn't have its greatest introduction, at least in the passenger car world. Developed for buyers seeking higher efficiency, Oldsmobile's V8 diesel-powered Cutlass proved to be a ...

Car companies have been re-launching powerful V8 engines that were previously discontinued. Many high-powered trucks were removed from the US market as car companies switched to more fuel-efficient ...

Eight-cylinder engines, specifically V8s, are synonymous with performance vehicles and big luxury cruisers. Front-wheel drive contrarily, is mostly associated with economical, affordable, ...

As General Motors prepares to launch its Gen 6 Small Block V8 engine family in conjunction with its next-gen light-duty pickup trucks, GM Authority has been bust serving up a variety of critical ...