Generally, combustion engines follow a standard principle of operation founded on the premise that the crankshaft spins clockwise (as seen from the driver’s seat). That’s how the powerplants are ...

Porsche has patented a revolutionary new engine with a six-stroke combustion cycle. Essentially, the engine is combining both a two-stroke and four-stroke engine into one, taking the individual ...

Years ago, the choice was clear: When it came to 2 stroke vs 4 stroke outboard motors, 2 stroke won every time. Two stroke motors offered a better power-to-weight ratio, were cheaper to manufacture, ...

The story of how Honda developed an oval-piston race engine that ultimately failed but still made history along the way.

The Detroit Diesel Corporation originally launched in 1938 as a division of General Motors, and its main purpose was to build a two-stroke engine that would combine power and versatility in a small ...