In the era of downsizing, automakers are gradually moving away from high-cylinder engines. As a result, they are increasingly in favor of smaller, often turbocharged or hybridized powertrains. A few ...

Over the years, the consensus has been that three cylinders don't sound like much. However, that thinking has aged poorly, because manufacturers figured out that fewer cylinders didn't have to mean ...

Although turbocharging has long been part of the automotive industry, and adding boost to an engine has always been popular among race car builders and enthusiasts, the degree to which modern cars ...

Koenigsegg's Gemera won't receive the originally promised 3-cylinder engine The 3-cylinder engine has been replaced by the V-8 engine, which was previously supposed to be an option The engine change ...

When Koenigsegg first announced the four-door Gemera, it was equipped with an innovative hybrid powertrain that combined a 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged three-cylinder with a claimed 590 hp and 443 ...

The upcoming Baleno facelift swaps its four-cylinder K12 for the Swift's lighter Z12 three-cylinder, promising better mileage ...

In 2022, Nissan boldly decided to replace the 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine in its compact Rogue SUV with a turbocharged three-cylinder. We've seen this engine configuration in small economy cars ...

Tijo is an engineer, mechanic, and an avid content creator with over 5 years of experience as an automotive journalist. His media and publishing journey began with CarHP and CarIndigo, and soon ...

When gas skyrocketed past $4 per gallon in early 2026, trading the pump anxiety for a highly-efficient vehicle with a smaller engine was a great feeling. You may not have had the bragging rights of ...

A fully exposed Ford 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine rendered against a clean white background, while showing off its turbocharger, accessory belt layout, and clutch assembly in full detail. - ...