Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. You’ll usually know when it’s time to take your car, truck or sport-utility ...

GM's 2.7L TurboMax engine is a great example of how automakers are favoring downsizing and turbocharging in favor of high cylinder counts and large capacities these days. The engine, which was ...

Today’s cars, trucks, and SUVs are equipped with onboard diagnostic systems that can detect when a problem occurs and will flash an alert to the driver that a glitch exists. A vehicle’s brakes, ...

Those who know the BMW B58 are always eager to bring the loudest cheers whenever it's mentioned. After all, we're talking about the shining star of the BMW modular engine family and one of the brand's ...

This is not a story about how to build an engine. This is not entirely a story about which parts you need for performance. This is a story about how people have screwed up both of those things. Now ...

As a car owner, dealing with vehicle problems is almost inevitable. A lot of things, from mechanical or electrical faults to environmental factors, can cause issues over time. Often, it's simply wear ...

One of the most important parts of your car's exhaust system, the catalytic converter should last for the vehicle's lifespan, ...