The horsepower wars have never been more intense — and nowhere is that more apparent than in the world of the small-block V8. Once considered the sensible alternative to a thundering big-block, the ...

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...

We cover some of the legal ramifications of the LS8 engine failures, including class action lawsuits filed against the automaker as context for why the next-gen V8 is so important. The small block V8 ...

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 ...

GM is addressing reliability concerns with its small block V8 engine by introducing a new sixth-generation design. The small block V8 has a lot of heritage and expertise built in, but its 70‑year ...