Category: Engines

In The Same Boat: Infiniti V-8 Engine and Classic Chris Craft

In The Same Boat: Infiniti V-8 Engine and Classic Chris Craft

  It is not too often that a writer for Automoblog.net has an opportunity to cross over to the marine industry news. The intertwining of automobiles and boats has actually amounted to some rather momentous creations in the transportation field. In 1953, marine product manufacturer Molded Fiber Glass Boat Company served as the new supplier [...]

An Interview with Ian Shannon and Chris Hayek of Pennzoil

An Interview with Ian Shannon and Chris Hayek of Pennzoil

There are a few reasons why I write. Mainly because you, the readers, can give me any voice you’d like in your head- I hope you think I’m British, because I’d like to talk that way all the time. Also, I write because I have a face for radio. However, I will now shatter that [...]

Latest, Smallest High-Tech Car Engine Designs

Latest, Smallest High-Tech Car Engine Designs

Thanks to the evolutions in cell phones and the boom of mobile tablets, the current consumer marketplace expects a lot from a small package. Translating to automobiles, a new push by all car manufacturers sees the development of compact vehicles receiving the attention and focus once belonging to a crossover or exotic sports car. Upcoming [...]

After 50 Years of Lag, Automakers Realize the Turbocharger

After 50 Years of Lag, Automakers Realize the Turbocharger

  For almost 100 years of automotive development, the most accepted notion for improving vehicle horsepower was to build a big engine. As many auto enthusiasts know, stricter fuel economy standards and vehicle downsizing have required 21st century auto manufacturers to find equal or more horsepower in a small engine. Turning otherwise underused exhaust air [...]

Nitrous: Everything You Need to Know

Nitrous: Everything You Need to Know

If you want to upgrade your car into a supercar, then adding nitrous oxide seems to be the way to go. But rather than going by hearsay, you should probably get familiar with what the hell it is, how it can benefit your motor and, most of all, is it what you need? What? Well [...]

2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is Now Worth 580 Horsepower

2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is Now Worth 580 Horsepower

As Chevrolet braces to celebrate their centennial in October, the history of American performance car will be a big part of the bowtie brand’s party. Returning several years ago through a wise decision by top automotive brass, the refreshed Chevrolet Camaro insures the 100th year for one of the world’s most recognized automobile companies will [...]

BMW Steaming for Higher Engine Efficiency

BMW Steaming for Higher Engine Efficiency

  Historically, the steam engine is credited for being the main motivator for the industrialized world that has taken human kind to new greatness and understanding. Successful in powering locomotives for until many railway companies adapted to diesel-electric trains through the 1950s, steam power never achieved widespread acceptance among automotive customers. One of the potential [...]

Rivian Automotive: Waves of Change

Rivian Automotive: Waves of Change

It’s not everyday that the phrase “Have you heard about this new car maker?” can be heard. But, ripples have been felt from the new Rivian Automotive currently based in Rockledge, Florida and its CEO, R.J. Scaringe. The automotive prodigy has always been around cars- a student of the automotive industry- and soon this 28 [...]

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