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BMW's S58 straight-six engine is extremely popular among tuners and enthusiasts, thanks to its robust internals and intense ...

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...

Smaller, more powerful and fuel-efficient engines don’t seem to have great long term reliability. Engine recalls from major automakers such as GM, Toyota and Honda have cost billions of dollars. Moves ...

Modern engines face high failure rates, prompting massive recalls from major automakers. Downsizing, turbochargers, and thin oils increase engine stress and vulnerability to defects. Automakers need ...

Diesel engines lack the spark of gas engines, both literally and figuratively. They don't need a spark plug since they ignite the fuel using only compression, but also lack the 'je ne sais quoi' that ...

From simple design to proven performance, here’s why the naturally-aspirated V8 engine continues to earn a reputation for reliability. Naturally-aspirated V8s are simple, reliable engines with fewer ...

This video presents a full tear-down of the BMW S55 engine from an F82 M4 with 130,000 miles, focusing on crank hub wear—a known issue in high-mileage and tuned applications. We examine wear patterns, ...

A rebuild update on the BMW M2 with the S55 engine, filmed in 4K. This video covers the crank hub fix and shows how the engine now performs better than ever. Part of the M2 rebuild series, focusing on ...

When it comes to buying a daily driver, few factors are as important as reliability. Since the engine is the very heart of a motor vehicle, it serves as an invaluable foundation of a car's true value ...

Mercedes got its first win of the season at the Canadian Grand Prix, but the team's power units went through some reliability issues. The Mercedes engine is under the spotlight after a run of problems ...

Air New Zealand expects a “substantial reduction” in the compensation received for ongoing engine reliability issues, which it says will impact its financial performance for the year ending 30 June.