When talking about modified cars, one term that gets thrown around a lot is ECU tuning. What is it? What sort of effect does it have on performance?

For many cars, their real life doesn't begin at the factory, but at the moment they roll off the dealership lot, and into the hands of an owner. For car enthusiasts, modification is a cornerstone of ...

An overview of how ECU tuning affects diesel truck performance, including horsepower, torque, throttle response, towing, and ...

After military service a career as war correspondent was on the cards. But then an exclusive bursar programme in automotive journalism came 'a-knockin' - and so a 26-year journey spanning newspapers, ...

To tune or not to tune, that is the question… Or at least, it could be if Shakespeare were a BMW-owning gearhead. However, since he was an Elizabethan Era playwright, we should focus on the question ...

The Ford 3.5L EcoBoost V6 is considered to be a top-notch engine and is the powertrain that transformed the Ford F150 into one of the most powerful towing pickup trucks ever built. Beyond the F-150, ...

Tuning a carburetor-equipped engine to perform its best with the reformulated unleaded gasoline of today can prove to be a challenge for many kit car owners and builders. Back in the days of leaded ...

Photo: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Often ridiculed by many gearheads, four-cylinder engines can be as potent as those with twice as many cylinders. Four-cylinders were among the first types of internal ...

As the performance world heads into 2026, artificial intelligence is triggering the same reflexive pushback that followed the rise of EVs, with debate arriving well ahead of results. AI isn’t being ...

The S85 produces 500 horsepower at 7,750 RPM and 384 lb-ft of torque at 6,100 RPM. With an 8,250 RPM redline, the engine delivers thrilling high-revving performance, making it a standout in its class.

Every engine can be tinkered with, but some stand above the crowd as ideal starting places for the tuner's dream build. Strong and hardy parts, the ability to accommodate and move large volumes of air ...