Some of the wildest engines in automotive history did their best work in cars that barely anyone remembers. Instead of ...

Many people instantly think of the supercharged fifth-generation small-blocks when they hear someone mention General Motors' LT4 and LT5 engines. However, we shouldn't forget about the original LT4 ...

Let's define "small-block" so no one will get mad (people will still get mad). General Motors may call the Gen-III to Gen-V LS and LT V8s "small-blocks" in marketing materials, but even Chevrolet's ...

The departure of the Hemi V-8 from the likes of the Ram 1500 and Dodge Charger was a major moment for the Mopar faithful along the march of regulatory progress. After listening to frustrated customers ...

There’s nothing new about reinforcing a stock V-8 engine’s internals to handle more power. Aftermarket forged crankshafts, rods, and pistons have been around forever. If you know exactly what to look ...

Chevrolet’s RS (short for Rally Sport) package historically applies a sportier treatment to the automaker’s models, and our 2025 Blazer EV RS RWD initially gives the impression it follows that ...

Pickup trucks are built to be tough and take a beating. They’re meant to haul heavy loads, tackle tough terrain, and rack up miles without a second thought. That’s why finding a 1990s truck in ...

OK, call it a writer’s prerogative to stretch the boundaries of selectivity in a year-end Top 10 roundup of Best of Awards. This year, I’m sticking with a baker’s dozen for my annual Zoomies because, ...

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.