Michal studies Automotive Journalism at Coventry University in the UK, and has been writing for CarBuzz since March 2025. He was nominated for student culture piece of the year recently and has been ...

The GM Duramax 3.0L I-6 LZ0 is a turbo-diesel engine produced by General Motors for use in various vehicles, primarily full-size half-ton pickup trucks and full-size SUVs. Colloquially known as “baby ...

The first production car engine with variable valve timing (VVT) came from Alfa Romeo in 1980. It was installed in the fuel-injected Alfa Romeo Spider. Before this, a few experimental systems existed, ...

The 2025 Formula 1 season has begun in incredible competitive fashion as four-time defending world champion Max Verstappen no longer owns the sport's top spot. Verstappen and Red Bull have taken a ...

Dealing with an engine is one of the most complex tasks anyone can perform in a vehicle. Sometimes, removing any component is just a step to do something, such as removing the timing chain. Although ...

Toyota is frequently cited as the builder of some of the most reliable cars from the past or available right now. As positive as that recognition is, these machines often need more attention to keep ...

On New Years Eve 2015, my family and I were driving eastbound down the Ohio turnpike in my beloved 2002 Saturn L300. Everything was fine until, just past the Route 250 exit, the IP lit up like a ...

The Mitsubishi 4N15 engine in your Pajero Sport has a timing chain rather than a toothed rubber belt. As such, the chain should be good for the life of the vehicle rather than requiring periodic ...

Fleet operators are being warned of a potential reliability issue that affects numerous cars and vans produced since 2012 and could result in engine failure. The use of 'wet belts' was introduced by ...

Anyone who’s crisscrossed the country has likely seen posted signs that read, “No Engine Brake,” “Residential Area Do Not Use Engine Brakes,” and “Engine Braking Prohibited.” These restrictive ...

The inlet valve closing (IVC) timing plays a crucial role in engine combustion, which impacts engine performance and emissions. This study attempts to measure the potential to use n-butanol (Bu) and ...