When the motor car was in its infancy, engineers and designers experimented with all sorts of technologies and ideas to see which would work best. Through years of experimentation – and sometimes ...

DriveTribe explains why transverse V6 engines were once common in front wheel drive performance cars but are now rarely seen.

Long before the mid-engine layout became the standard for exotic high-performance rides, these road-legal sports cars went all in on placing the motor behind the driver, making history in the process.

Rear-engined car models have been rare across automotive history, but many of them are historic and iconic. It's important to understand the difference between mid- and rear-engine placement and how ...

Ever since Toyota stopped building mid-engine cars in 2007, when the third-generation MR2 went out of production, the question on everyone's lips has been when would we see a successor. After some ...

The unique demands of car racing have spurred various developments in automobile manufacturing. Whether in Formula 1, Le Mans, or on the street, people love a car with plenty of speed and performance.

If you are shopping for a new car or motorcycle today, you will encounter several different types of internal combustion engines alongside the growing number of electric vehicles. One of the most ...

Subaru’s claim to fame would be its performance-oriented reputation. Starting as rugged, dependable, and unbreakable cars, quickly translated into success in the world of motorsports, particularly ...

Toyota’s long-awaited MR2 is taking shape with a mid-engine layout, AWD, and a new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine capable of up to 600 hp. New MR2 may feature mid-engine, all-wheel drive, turbocharged ...

When it comes to new car technology, sometimes what's old becomes new again. That's the case with some new vehicles sporting the old-school inline six system. LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The Mazda CX-90 is ...