As an engineering professor for more than 40 years, my father often told me that the only difference between a difficult problem and an easy one is knowing the correct answer. While that axiom can be ...

In most automobiles, heat is inevitable. That's because an internal combustion engine (ICE) powers most vehicles. In an ICE, fuel burns to create power, and the process releases heat. A lot of heat.

Here are some of the technologies that are extending the life of the internal combustion engine by making it more efficient. Displacement on demand: Shuts down unneeded cylinders once a vehicle ...

Many things have changed in the Pontiac world over the years. Components that were considered essential have been replaced with new technologies. The carburetor succumbed to the fuel injector; breaker ...

Maintaining engine cooling system components is critical not only to avoid breakdowns, but also to ensure the truck is operating effectively throughout its lifecycle. Experts weigh in on what to check ...

With all the recent emphasis on electric vehicles, we often overlook the technology that still powers most cars on the road today. The internal combustion engine (ICE) has been at the heart of the ...

Although car manufacturers are embracing alternative power sources, they haven't given up on internal combustion just yet. Along with a push towards downsized turbo power, some of the smartest ...