The 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale Loses Its Hybrid but Looks Better
The Alfa Romeo Tonale isn’t that old, but the automaker is already giving the compact SUV a makeover for 2026. While not much has changed visually, something is missing under…
Ferrari’s Gas Engines Aren’t Going Anywhere—Including the V-12
Ferrari is readying its first electric vehicle. The so-called Electtrica is scheduled to arrive late next year, signifying a new era for the iconic automaker, but it’ll be one of…
10 Best Engines & Powertrains 2025
For the past 31 years, Wards Auto has compiled an annual list of the 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems, recognizing the most innovative and high-performing powertrains on the market.…
Bentley Sticking With Gas Engines Amid ‘Dip In Demand for Luxury EVs’
Bentley was among the first automakers to enthusiastically announce plans to hop on the electric bandwagon. Five years ago, Crewe pledged to abolish combustion-engine cars by the end of the…
‘There Is No Truth to This:’ Mercedes Won’t Use BMW Engines After All
After speculation surrounding the potential of a historic engine supply agreement between Mercedes-Benz and BMW, an official denial has been issued. Markus Schaefer, Chief Technology Officer and member of the…
One German Automaker Vows To Keep the V-12 Alive
With the way things were going, the V-12 was destined to disappear as automakers downsized engines and added forced induction. They remain endangered, but V-12s are still far from extinct…
The Sun’s hidden particle engines finally exposed
The European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter mission has split the flood of energetic particles flung out into space from the Sun into two groups, tracing each back to a different…
Millions of Hondas Under Federal Investigation for Faulty Engines
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles. The agency’s Office of Defects Investigation has received hundreds of reports of…
The Dodge Charger Sixpack Sounds Better Than We Thought
The gas-powered Dodge Charger Daytona can’t come fast enough. The electric variant, launched last year, hasn’t exactly been the success the brand hoped for. Dealers were so insistent on needing…
Ford Claims People Don’t Care as Much About Engines Anymore
Ford believes the days when combustion engines defined a vehicle are largely behind us. It’s not just because EVs are gaining traction worldwide at the expense of ICE cars. People…