Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...

Automakers have launched many series of engines meant to offer greater performance or efficiency than their predecessors. Chevy's Vortec line, which includes General Motors' vortex technology, boosted ...

What you’re looking at might be one of the lowest-mileage Chevrolet S10s still left in the country, and that alone is enough to turn more than a few heads. According to the seller, this 1998 Chevy ...

Chevy S10 trucks with small block V8 swaps are an appealing option for enthusiasts seeking low cost performance in a compact platform. Many appear in affordable listings because they were built by ...

When it comes to affordability, fuel efficiency, and practicality, the Chevy Sonic hatchback ticks all the boxes. Even so, if it’s tire-shredding performance that you’re after, there are better Bow ...

Builder Nathan Hoy turned his humble 2017 Chevy Sonic into a wild V8 sleeper, squeezing a 5.3-liter LM7 truck engine under the hood. He calls it the “SuperSonic,” and it sounds every bit as crazy as ...

A GM 5.3L V8 Vortec oil consumption class-action lawsuit has been settled with lawyers cashing in with a big pay day. The lawsuit was filed 8 years ago according to CarComplaints.com and was settled ...

In this first part we explore the Morris Oxford MO transformed into a hotrod with a Chevy V8 engine. The focus is on the build process, chassis upgrades, and how classic British styling has been ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

For many American drivers, the V8 engine represents more than raw power it’s a trusted companion for the long haul. While downsized turbo engines and hybrids are gaining popularity, the V8 still holds ...

This isn’t just a toy. JohnnyQ90’s RC Chevy truck hits 18 mph, packs a $2,099 V8 that revs to 10,000 rpm, and sounds just like a real small-block. The world of radio-controlled (RC) vehicles is driven ...