There have been times when carmakers went all out with an engine but lost, often with catastrophic consequences. For instance, the EcoBoost was once touted as the future of Ford engines but now is ...

General Motors' modern Ecotec engine family first saw the light of day in 2000, when a 2.2-liter inline-four making 147 hp debuted for global use in the Opel Astra — the German brand was a GM ...

Four-cylinder engines have long been celebrated for offering a great balance of fuel economy and affordability without the need to sacrifice everyday drivability. But not every four-pot powerplant ...