In 1968, Subaru introduced the diminutive 360 as an inexpensive economy car: “Cheap and Ugly” (Subaru’s words, not mine). Only seven years later, the brand made a big move with the launch of its 4WD ...

The brand-new 2025 bmw R1300R is here, the latest bike in BMW’s range to get the updated 1300cc boxer engine. I’ve not always ...

Although the basic principles of an internal combustion engine are universal, the manner in which these engines are designed and function vary greatly. Some engine configurations are designed in a ...

Boxer engines feature flat, opposing pistons that move in opposite directions for smooth operation. Subaru and Porsche are primary modern users, benefiting from low center of gravity and performance.

For more than 100 years, boxer engines have been used to power various vehicles. Among the manufacturers who still employ this design are Porsche and Subaru, with both companies continuing to perfect ...

Most of us know of Subaru for its past rally dominance, which mainly took place during the mid-1990s. Back then, the Subaru Impreza took the World Rally Championship (WRC) by storm thanks to its ...

The next time you see a BMW motorcycle on the road, whether it's a big GS with hard cases or a naked R Nine T, pay attention to its engine. It's going to outlive us all. If there had to be any symbol ...

Nathaniel is an experienced automotive writer with more than 10 years of automotive writing under his belt. From model reviews to industry politics to new innovations and development, he covers a wide ...

The term is thrown around often, but what actually constitutes Subaru's "boxer" engine? With the insightful mind of Jason Fenske and a 3-D printed model of a 4-cylinder boxer engine, we're all in for ...

All internal combustion engines require some kind of maintenance. (If that's news to you, your car probably needs to be inspected by a mechanic.) But there are different types of internal combustion ...

Coming from a big Italian family, Anthony relishes in being the black sheep as the only adrenaline junkie. Even though he has gone bungee-jumping, rock-climbing, cliff diving, fought in mixed martial ...

When it comes to internal combustion engines (ICE), the vast majority of the cars sold are motivated by “inline” and “V-type” engines. These terms designate the configuration of the cylinders arranged ...