Just about every piston engine is defined by two basic measurements: bore and stroke. Bore is the diameter of the cylinder. Stroke is the distance the piston travels from bottom dead center to top ...

While the list of car brands that still use diesel engines in 2025 is increasingly small, diesel still dominates when it comes to heavy-duty trucks. There are a number of reasons why diesels are the ...

A crate engine can be just what you need to finish your project car, and these Ford powerplants can be had for a remarkably reasonable price.

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...