Although Subaru didn't invent flat engines, and isn't the only automaker still using them, those motors have become a defining characteristic of the brand. (The same can be said for all-wheel drive, ...

In Porsche’s long and storied history, few mechanical creations have reached the mythical status of the four-cam flat-four engine. Born in the crucible of motorsport in the early 1950s, it was a ...

This is when the GR86 name appeared, and along with the name change came a new engine with a higher power output, but still a ...

Chevrolet's swap to a flat plane crank for the Corvette makes a lot of sense when you look at the performance increases that ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

The new Subaru Outback is launching without a hybrid option, but we suspect a gas-electric version isn't far off. It will likely use the same setup found in the Forester Hybrid, which makes 194 ...

For pure driving fun, it's hard to beat a sports car. They're sleek, and they're fun. And these days, they're more fuel efficient. When Porsche recently redesigned its entry models, the Cayman and ...