Four-cylinder engines have been part of the automotive scene for over a century. Yet the quest for more power under the hood dominated most of the 20th century, giving rise to six- and eight-cylinder ...

When the Chevy Malibu was launched back in the fall, we were promised a four cylinder version mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, and it’s finally here. The newest Malibu will achieve 22 mpg ...

Engineered to keep things low, balanced, and smooth, the Subaru boxer engine might be one of the best-kept secrets in ...

Porsche is nearly synonymous with six-cylinder boxer engines, which powered many of its most iconic models. However, throughout its history, the German manufacturer also developed several cars that ...

There's no replacement for displacement — or is there? While V8s have always been associated with big horsepower (and still are, at least when we're talking about the most powerful V8s ever), humble ...

For decades, four-cylinder engines were predominantly used in low- and mid-range models. However, technologies like variable valve and cam timing, turbocharging, and hybridization have allowed these ...

You want to talk about traditional hot rods? Let's talk about four-bangers. Even before Henry's breakthrough V-8s, and decades before the introduction of the Chevy small-block, these were the ...

Toyota’s Tacoma 2.7L, Corolla 1.8L, Prius c, Tundra V6, and Corolla Hybrid stand out as underpowered due to low horsepower ...

Toyota's Supra lineup is set to shrink this year, offering only six-cylinder power for 2025. The GR Supra 2.0 and its four-cylinder engine are being eliminated from the lineup, according to a Toyota ...

Welcome to the very first car launch of 2026, and to the new Proton X70. Arriving less than a year and a half after the ...