[Dan] wanted to learn a bit about solid state ignition in engines; to get started he needed a test subject, so he decided he would upgrade his old 12 horsepower lawnmower. Originally the lawnmower ...

There are something like a billion cars on the world’s roads today and almost all of them are powered by internal combustion. In fact, the 150-year-old technology is at the heart of most forms of ...

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...

BMW M has officially updated its celebrated S58 inline-six engine with new combustion technology designed to meet Europe’s ...

The pollutant emissions and high-energy consumption of combustion engines using conventional spark plugs have long been serious environmental problems. Now, it has been demonstrated that lasers can ...

For optimum engine performance, it is necessary to have an ignition system that is on point. You see the whole purpose of your ignition system is to transform your battery's low voltage into the ...

QUESTION: I had a problem recently while on my way to Los Angeles with my 2006 Toyota RAV4, which has a V6 engine and all-wheel drive. After filling up with gas, I noticed that the engine light, AWD ...

Here in 2019, only the most fringe reactionaries are able to claim with a straight face that climate change is not a thing. But after years of the media doing its “two sides” thing, recalcitrant ...

Have you ever wondered how a small key in your hand is able to start a car engine and keep it running until you turn it off? This, will be the subject of discussion at the Car Clinic this Saturday at ...

We arent going to kid youthe Holley Strip Annihilator ignition, as its name implies, isnt for the average guy looking for a hotter spark for better cruise night shenanigans. Its a serious drag racing ...

Every month we receive a substantial number of technical questions, many of which deal with electrical problems. Recently we were in Texas visiting the folks at Painless Performance and had the ...