Before 1981, performance was simple. Auto manufacturers just created bigger engines, more cylinders, and louder exhausts like the Pontiac 7.5L V8 engine, used in models like the GTO, Firebird Trans Am ...

When people think of Japan’s turbo era, the golden period of which occurred roughly from the mid-1980s to the early 2000s, ...

There is nothing quite like the sound of a blow-off valve and getting pushed back into your seat when the boost kicks in. Turbocharged engines deliver power, efficiency, and excitement, but they ...

Will That Used Subaru You're Considering Blow A Gasket? Learn how to protect yourself and avoid potential engine trouble.

the 1977 Saab 99 Turbo revolutionized the automotive industry by introducing reliable turbocharging technology to the ...

Turbocharged engines can be great at boosting performance and efficiency, but in life, as in economics, there's no such thing as a free lunch. In other words, benefits like those come with a cost, ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...