The argument plays out at every Cars and Coffee meet: the classic V8 rumble that shakes coffee cups versus the cleaner, harder-hitting thrust of modern performance. One side swears nothing tops the ...

Classic V8 engines have a very distinct sound that modern engines seem to have lost over the years. How did automakers achieve this sound?

The sounds of the automotive world are as diverse as the cars from which they emanate, with certain engine notes being almost instantly identifiable. For instance, there's no mistaking the deep, ...

Silence changed how performance cars feel. An electric motor hums softly and gives the driver little to react to. Engineers ...

The naturally aspirated V8 is nearly extinct. Only six performance cars still offer one for 2027 — and they're worth knowing ...

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...