If you’ve ever looked at the long history of engines and wondered why automakers have tried everything from tiny three-cylinders to hulking sixteen-cylinder monsters but never a seven-cylinder, you’re ...

The Industrial Revolution's strides produced many miracles. Advancements in metallurgy and improved technological practices made the mass production of precision parts possible and, with time, ...

The introduction of several advanced, efficient, and more robust power options over the years has largely overshadowed steam engine technology. However, it was a revolutionary technology that, upon ...

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Well, it turns out the humble number seven just doesn’t play nice with the laws of physics – or with accountants. One problem noted by Auto Motor under Sport in a recent article is that the crank ...