Over the last 20 years or so, mass-produced engines have come in all shapes and sizes, from the straight-threes that power the Mini Cooper to the V10s found in pickups like the Dodge Ram SRT-10. One ...

Hardcore gearheads are well-versed in engine nomenclature, but for folks whose car knowledge ends with the difference between a manual and automatic transmission, engine designations can seem ...

You won't come across many cars with a V4 engine. It can have problems with its balance, leading to excessive rattling and vibration, plus it takes up more space than a four-cylinder engine is worth.