The world of organized import drag racing can be a confusing one. Multiple classes, each with their own rules, and multiple sanctioning bodies, each with their own interpretations of them, ensure as ...

Front-wheel-drive cars are not designed primarily for straight-line speed, but manufacturers have continued to improve their acceleration and quarter-mile performance. Some stock front-wheel-drive ...

Eight-cylinder engines, specifically V8s, are synonymous with performance vehicles and big luxury cruisers.Front-wheel drive ...

Joe Parker is a nationally award-winning journalist and columnist from the Atlanta area. He has served as an automotive journalist for the past four years alongside extensive sports, business, ...

In the “old days,” cars were rear-wheel drive (RWD), which meant that the engine sent its power and torque to the two back wheels through the transmission and driveshaft. However, that started to ...

Jake Lingeman is a Newsweek Autos managing editor based in Detroit. His focus is reporting on the auto industry. He has covered all corners of the market from supercars to economy cars and is plugged ...