From the 1920s until the 1970s, most gasoline cars in the USA were using fuel that had lead mixed into it. The reason for this was to reduce the engine knocking effect from abnormal combustion in ...

Engine knock, wherein fuel ignites unevenly along the cylinder wall resulting in damaging percussive shockwaves, is an issue that automakers have struggled to mitigate since the days of the Model T.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received a petition requesting an urgent investigation into an alleged defect impacting Hyundai ...

Q I have a 2005 Ford Explorer V6 with 75,000 miles. The engine knocks when first started in cold conditions. As it warms up, the knocking dissipates. I tried using synthetic oil, but it hasn't helped.

Toyota Motor Sales is recalling more than 100,000 Lexus LX SUVs and Toyota Tundra pickup trucks from the 2022 and 2023 model years due to concerns that machining debris may be causing internal engine ...

The automotive industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation. Activity is driven by the need for improving the vehicle’s fuel efficiency, reduction in harmful gas emissions, and enhanced driving ...