Airflow of '14 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Twin-Turbo LF3 V-6

Jan 08, 2014

Similar to the LS9 small-block V-8, GM integrates the intercooler of the LF3 V-6 inside the V of the engine instead of mounting it remotely. That reduces compressed-air travel and shaves turbo lag to minimal levels. (See related story: ...

20 Years of Favorite Engines

Jan 08, 2014

The Ward’s 10 Best Engines competition is in its 20th year. We mark the occasion by recalling those that are hard to forget.

Cadillac Twin-Turbo V-6 Just Too Doggone Special

Jan 08, 2014

Unfortunately, the combination of exclusivity and expense were too great a hurdle for even this beauty to overcome.

The Little Engine That Couldn’t

Jan 08, 2014

One wonders why Mitsubishi stopped at the engine when loading up this car with impressive equipment.

2014 Ward’s 10 Best Engines Quick Hits

Jan 08, 2014

A concise pro-and-con summation of all 44 engines in the 2014 competition.

Ward's 10 Best Engines of 2014 Judging Discussion

Jan 07, 2014

WardsAuto judges discuss their choices -- and those left off the list -- for the Ward's 10 Best Engines awards of 2014.

Diesel Shines Among Ward’s 10 Best Engines

Jan 07, 2014

Takeaways from this year’s competition: Direct injection and forced induction remain extremely popular; diesels still hold a considerable fuel-efficiency edge over gasoline engines; and there is a future for pushrods.