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Not all engine oils are created equal

Look behind the scenes at the extensive testing involved for modern engine oils. Modern engine oils continue to decrease in ...
Formula 1's 11 teams are embarking on a trip into the unknown with brand new chassis and power unit regulations come into ...
Starting engine dynamometer pulls at low rpm is hard on the dyno and hard on the engine. Today, engine dynamometer testing is an integral part of many HOT ROD engine buildups and product tests.
If you want to dyno test your tuner car, you can probably find a couple of good facilities in any nearby major city. If you want to do similar testing at a smaller scale, though, you might find it’s ...
F1 is getting a makeover at more than 200 miles per hour, with next season set to feature new teams, a new race and entirely new cars. The 2025 Formula 1 season is in the books, but F1 cars will be ...
James Hinchcliffe, a former IndyCar Series driver and now an analyst for FOX Sports, during his Formula 1 test with Haas F1 at Mugello, Italy. McLaren has already locked up the prized Constructors ...
The FIA logo is displayed in the paddock ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) PARIS (AP) — ...
STARKVILLE, Miss.—For two decades, the dynamometer at Mississippi State’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems has powered engine research and testing for consumer, industry and military applications ...
General Motors has officially been approved as a Formula 1 engine supplier beginning with the 2029 season, it's the latest milestone in the automaker’s journey into the sport under the Cadillac brand.
There are millions of dollars of technology in an F1 car, and a lot of it is shrouded in mystery. So just how do Formula 1 power units work? Each Formula 1 power unit is a complex assembly consisting ...
PARIS (AP) — Formula 1's governing body says it has approved General Motors' plans to supply engines for the new Cadillac team from 2029. The FIA's approval on Wednesday comes after GM's Cadillac ...