Ford is to throw a lifeline to thousands of historic Formula Ford racers worldwide thanks to a decision to put the legendary 'Kent' engine block back into production. Engineering work has already begun at Ford Racing’s Performance Parts division...

It seemed an unlikely beginning to the season, given Audi's newly developed R15 TDI diesel race machine pitted against a potent field of contenders like Acura's new LMP1 and the always quick and stylish Peugeot 908 HDI at the hands of Formula...

From aftermarketNews WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Following passage of the $787 billion economic stimulus package late last week, President Barack Obama is expected to sign the bill today. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 60-38. The House vote was 246-183...

From Jalopnik Jalopnik brings back the Engine of the Day series. This selection may somewhat contradict our recent editorial poll where we asked which Ford engine was the best. So far, not many have chosen the modular engine. This fact doesn't surprise...

Fellow engine builder and occasional Engine Builder Magazine contributor, Dana Johnson, called me the other day to alert me to a good cause. Being from Boston and being a Porsche guy, he somehow became connected with a doctor from the area who ran a GT3...

From msnbc.com news MSNBC.com has reported that Democratic leaders have decided to put off a bailout vote for the auto industry until December and will insist that the Big Three first come up with a plan showing how the money would help transform their...

Large crowds fill the hallways and booths at this year's SEMA Show despite a difficult forecast. According to a recent SEMA eNews report, the domestic and global economic crisis offered 2008 SEMA Show exhibitors and attendees at least one small benefit...

I spotted this gem on our sister publication, Brake & Front End's blog. Do you have the feeling the Miriam is a guy?

According to a recent SEMA eNews report, there are 5 electric cars that claim to be faster than the venerable Porsche 911. What? That's blasphemous! Actually, in a strange but true coincidence, noted Porsche tuner, Ruf has countered their punches...

Dave Caracci, retired VP from Robert Bosch, has returned to his first love – racing. In part three of this multi-part series, Caracci takes us behind the scenes on the road with Prime Time Racing, where he serves as Logistics Engineer. Having accomplished...

It seems only a short time ago that a $60 barrel of oil caused great concern among industry business leaders, politicians and consumers. There are now predictions that $200 a barrel may be likely. Gasoline prices have escalated to all-time highs while...

By NEIL WHITE, The State Tony Nguyen doesn’t need a business analyst to tell him why major automakers are considering cutbacks in the face of sluggish sales. He sees it every day in his Seven Oaks Auto Repair on Piney Grove Road. Nguyen used to have customers...

Editor’s Note: Dave Caracci, retired VP from Robert Bosch, has returned to his first love – racing. In this multi-part series, Caracci takes us behind the scenes on the road with Prime Time Racing, where he serves as Logistics Engineer. This time he writes...

With high energy prices being top-of-mind among many consumers today, we are interested in what alternatives are being developed and what kinds of engines may be in our shops down the road. The Waste Heat Engine is quite an interesting idea that is being...

With almost a cult-like following,the 2008 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown went down in Charlotte earlier this week. Every year the crowd gets bigger and more media types show up to cover it. Some day this is gonna be huge, in front of a packed grandstand...