January 1 marks two years since a massive earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula. The region in central Japan is still reeling from the disaster, which has claimed more than 690 lives. The magnitude-7.6 ...

As a car enthusiast working within a tight budget, I have a deep appreciation for junkyards. Not just any junkyard, though it has to be one where you can pull your own parts. Fortunately, here in the ...

Actively reporting, writing, and editing on automotive news and since 2021, Dave has brought his acerbic wit and love of European car culture to brands such as HotCars, CarBuzz,and TopSpeed.

The term "Bulletproof" has become quite popular in the diesel community, especially among Ford's 6.0 Power Stroke engine owners. Introduced in 2003, this V8 powertrain was used in vehicles like the ...

When dealing with boost, a stronger block is always a good plan, so this build started with a Donovan aluminum HC 400 block. Best of all this priority-main block tips the scales at a scant 100 pounds!

Antonio is a chemical engineering student pursuing his master's degree in chemical engineering and sustainable processes. Throughout his academic journey, he has gained substantial knowledge in areas ...

When you think GM, you think trucks and SUVs; you think power and size. Among GM's engine ranks, there's one that you'll find in many vehicles that need power to hurl their big sizes around but don't ...

Lacking Apple CarPlay and front trunk Not quite as sporty to drive as it looks Higher starting price than others in the class After much waiting and anticipation we've finally gotten our first ...

The Ford 6.0 Power Stroke diesel succeeded the 7.3-liter oil-burning V-8 and was the Blue Oval's answer to stricter emissions regulations. It was also a strategic move in the evolving power battle ...

Project Groundhog, Part 1: Cleaning up and machining rusty parts from a 2005-era Chevy truck engine that was literally pulled out of a dirt floor. Except for changes in engines and techniques, this is ...