Big block and small block engines both have merit, and choosing one for your car comes down to what you want it to do.

Just a few short years ago, it seemed like the days of the V8 were numbered. Between tightening emissions standards and a global shift toward smaller, turbocharged engines, the classic eight-cylinder ...

One of the most common questions among old-school petrolheads has few things in common with logic but many things in common with unadulterated passion. That sometimes-irresistible question is: “What ...

While downsized turbos struggle with long-term wear, GM's simple, overengineered small-block V8 quietly remains America's ...

Not long ago, V8 motors were king. But over time they gave way to more efficient four- and six-cylinder engines, and later to hybrids and electric powerplants. Today, it's hard to imagine a ...

Justin Pritchard is a seasoned Sudbury, Ontario-based automotive journalist, producer, and technical writer. With a passion for cars and a talent for storytelling, he's established himself as a ...

Not that long ago, it seemed like the iconic American V8 engine would become an endangered species in the face of tightening emissions regulations and an industry-wide shift away from ...

Vik is the Co-Founder and former Editor at MotorAuthority, a leading U.S. website covering performance and luxury cars. Since 2025, he has contributed to CarBuzz, blending his engineering background ...

We know General Motors is introducing two brand-new naturally aspirated Gen 6 Small Block V8 engines for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 .