We take for granted the fact that cars are made from metal. The old jalopies rust, flex over bumps and require huge lumps of cast steel called motors to move. However, things are changing by the day ...

When it comes to cars, lightening the load can increase performance capabilities and fuel economy. Incorporating plastic components into the body of the car can only cut down the weight so much. So, ...

It's almost time to send your kids back to school, and if your child has an interest in mechanical engineering or model building, there are several model engine kits to help them get started with ...

Safety, performance, aesthetics, noise, comfort, reliability, and durability are the goals that keep automotive engineers up at night, and the miracle solution has, so far, been "more plastic." ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville man recently received a model engine that doesn’t look anything like what he ordered. The website he found offered a variety of items and engaged in deceptive ...