Save for the MX-5 Miata and its RX-series sports car brethren, Mazda isn't well-known for rear-wheel-drive engineering. Instead, Mazda has become famous for its front-wheel-drive performance specials, ...

When I first slid behind the wheel of my ZZW30 Toyota MR2, the way the car balanced corner to corner was astonishing. Every input into the steering wheel felt direct and alive. That moment taught me ...

Front-engine layouts are the most popular layout you'll find in cars, but mid-engine and rear-engine layouts have their own ...

Built to compete in the Super Taikyu Series (an endurance racing series and frequent test bed for the company’s experimental powertrains), the GR Yaris M Concept, as it’s called, is powered by a ...

One of the very first elements any automotive designer must consider is where to locate the engine. Whether it's a typical internal-combustion powerplant or electric motors, engines require a lot of ...