Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...

Let’s face it; if you are a car guy (or gal), this is a great time to be alive. Performance has never been easier or more powerful than it is right now. One of the most impressive routes to improved ...

E85 is a blend of 85 percent Ethanol, a grain-alcohol made from corn, and 15 percent gasoline. This mixture gives the fuel a much higher octane rating than gasoline, and is cheaper than pump gas, race ...

What is octane, and why should I care? Octane ratings are prominently displayed in large black numbers on a yellow background on gasoline pumps at thousands of gas stations across the country. Most ...

Two of our most successful dyno tests last year involved the Magnuson-supercharged, Vortec-headed, 350ci small-block Chevy that appeared in the Sept. '06 issue ("Big Power From a Little Blower") and ...

In a world of ever-changing fuel sources - hybrids, electric vehicles, and so on - is there even an answer to what type of fuel is the best? There are mountains of discourse online about how efficient ...