New propulsion systems have improved so dramatically in the areas of power delivery, response and refinement that we find ourselves looking increasingly at observed fuel economy to break ties and seal our picks.
A panel of Wards 10 Best Engines judges discusses the winning entries in this year's competition, as well as the rest of the field. Winners were announced in December, and a ceremony honored them Jan. 12 in Detroit.
Yes, I bonded with Porsche’s 2.0L welterweight fighter, and my emotional attachment became stronger as I realized my coaching from the corner was falling on deaf ears.
This time, downsized, turbocharged engines and electrified powertrains muscled out the kind of powertrains that once dominated the Wards 10 Best Engines list. Here’s why.
If you can plug in your iPhone and iPad, you can plug in your car, folks. It really is that easy. And in the case of hybrid Accord and Elantra Eco, there is no plugging in necessary. And the latter costs just $20,000, a price that’s not...
WardsAuto editors evaluated the 40 vehicles in October and November, driving to and from home, work, school, the hardware store and on weekend roadtrips. Vehicles must have a base price no higher than $62,000 to be eligible. (See related article...
For the first time in 23 years of testing, a V-8 fails to earn a spot on the Wards 10 Best Engines list, but many high-output turbocharged 6-cyl. engines are generating enough horsepower and torque to fill the void.