The Toyota 3RZ-FE engine is incredibly durable, powering vehicles to over 300,000 miles with proper care and maintenance ...
The troublesome 3.5L V6 engine powering multiple Honda and Acura models has led to a class action lawsuit against Honda. NHTSA investigates 1.4 million Hondas due to widespread V6 engine failures and ...
Due to greater emphasis on fuel efficiency and evolving emissions regulations, downsizing and turbocharging became particular areas of interest for automakers as they sought to improve both power and ...
This teardown of a 2012 Honda Civic’s R18 engine shows how added engine complexity can compromise long-term reliability. Modern engine tech improves efficiency but may reduce long-term reliability, ...
While Beijing’s domestically produced engines are less advanced and require overhauls more than their US counterparts, the improving quality of Chinese powerplants underscores the urgency of ...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation over reports of engine malfunction that could impact over 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles. The NHSTA’s ...
The Honda name carries a reputation of unbeatable reliability with it, but owners of some of the Japanese brand's more heavy duty models have reported issues with their engines to federal officials.
Ford's range of EcoBoost engines — which include all sorts of engines with three, four, and six-cylinder layouts — are used in a huge amount of different models, with some sporting award-winning ...
Problems occurring with new cars and their powertrains are nothing new. Just a quick search on the internet for EcoBoost engine reliability problems, or Honda's 3.5-liter V6 crankshaft problem — which ...
The two proposed adaptive engines that might one day power the Next Generation Air Dominance fighter have passed an important design review, and Pratt & Whitney and GE Aerospace are each proceeding to ...
Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...