The one thing that truly stands out, though, is its engine. Sure, there are other production motorcycles that have uncommon ...

BMW is known for its excellent straight-six engines, including the relatively new S58. Here's what makes the S58, in ...

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 ...

In production since 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette has carved out a space as America's supercar over the years, and in 2019, the Bowtie brand brought things to the proverbial next level: That's when it ...

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 ...