Inline-six engines used to be a staple of mainstream motoring, from family sedans to workhorse pickups. Today, only a small circle of manufacturers still invests in this long, smooth layout, keeping ...

A look at a BMW N54 inline-six cylinder engine. - Octavian Lazar/Getty Images When people think about serious engine power, the V8 is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Eight cylinders, large ...

When we talk about the most reliable car engines out there, Japanese automakers like Toyota (with the 2AR-FF and the 2JZ-GE/GTE), Honda (K-Series and J-Series), and newer Mazdas (with the 2.0-liter ...

The inline six (or straight six) engine has been a perennial staple of Japanese tuner culture since the 1980s, particularly with Toyota. The megacorporation's flagship sports car, the Supra, ...

Mercedes-AMG’s decision to downsize the engines in several models, including the C 43 and C 63, hasn’t gone over well with buyers, but there’s finally some light at the end of the tunnel. Change is ...

All six cylinder engines are the same, right? As it turns out, cylinder layout matters more than you might have thought. V6 vs inline 6, which is the superior layout? Most car fans have their favorite ...

When people think about serious engine power, the V8 is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Eight cylinders, large displacement, and a firing order that keeps the combustion events coming in ...