#V8

Ford has finally given us the important figures for its new 7.3-liter pushrod V8 engine, set to go under the hood of the F-250 and up. Available in two tunes, the engine will make 430 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque in the F-250, making it the most powerful gas engine in its class.

There’s one in every crowd.

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It’s a rare occasion when an automaker develops a brand-new engine family. Scarcer still are clean-sheet V8 designs. But bucking modern trends, Ford has created an all-new big-block gasoline unit for use in heavy trucks.

The GS F is Lexus’ sportiest sedan, a large four-door that offers unexpected performance and versatility.

There are good engines and there are bad engines…

I still laugh with glee at Looney Tunes vignettes, especially those with the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote. How do you stifle a snort when the mangy Coyote paints a stunningly accurate painting of a tunnel into a rock wall, which the Road Runner can run through, but the hungry mammal can’t? Or when his infatuation with catching the bird results in the most nonsensical, obscure gadgets from the ACME corporation?

The new V8-powered Aston Martin DB11 may feature a hand-assembled engine sourced from Mercedes-AMG, the boutique British automaker put its own unique spin on it.

While we here at AutoGuide.com try to focus on cars that most people can buy, every once in a while, we like to buy a lottery ticket and dream of what we would do if we won…

Mercedes-Benz is introducing a host of new engines with clever shared modular components, including a standard 500cc cylinder displacement.

I remember what Mother Cole said after hearing my plan to take my 1936 Ford on a 1,000-mile road trip. 

Which Motorcity muscle machine do YOU prefer, the Dodge Challenger SRT 392 or Chevrolet’s kick-ass Camaro SS? Vote in our latest poll and help us choose a favorite!

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My first drive of the all-new Chevy Camaro was about six months ago on a trip from Salt Lake City up to Bozeman, Montana. 

Which large sedan would you rather own, the Chevrolet SS or BMW 550i? They both feature powerful V8 engines, spacious back seats and entertaining dynamics, but beyond all of this they’re as different as chalk and cheese.