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We ask an automotive engine calibration engineer how Chevrolet’s new 5.5-liter LT7 V-8 makes more than 1,000 hp.

Not all braking systems on semis have to be loud to be effective. Exhaust brakes make a fraction of the noise that compression brakes do, here's how they work.

When it comes to how boat engines, there are four main types and each serves its own purpose. Here is how they work so you can decide which is best for you.

Your vehicle's crankshaft sensor can be, well, cranky. But it's also a key part you can't do without. So what makes one fail? And how do you know if it's bad?