Ever wondered what people are talking about when they say "dual overhead cam"? Don't worry, because we're here to explain it all with our handy guide.

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Last month's "How It Works" story gave you the basics of the four-stroke cycle, describing the motion of the intake and exhaust valves in relation to the piston moving up and down in the cylinder.

From Alfa Romeo's stiletto-heel elegant Tonale SUV to the Giulia GTA so stylish it let each customer design their own racing livery, the Milan automaker has a rich history of building beautiful ...

Software keeps pace with one Nascar team's engine building. Bill Elliott, driver of the #9 Evernham Motorsports Dodge Intrepid R/T, in the pits during the Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International ...