The Pentastar family of V6 engines have been a staple of cars produced by Stellantis since the 2011 model year. This is the company behind brands like Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram. These engines come in a ...

To understand how the V6 became an afterthought in daily drivers, it helps to look at the forces squeezing it from every side ...

In the pantheon of great GM engines, the 3800 V6 might not be the first powerplant you think of. Nevertheless, one YouTube mechanic is tearing down this engine in a recent extended video to explain ...

The 2026 Cadillac XT5 serves as the final iteration of the current-generation XT5 before an all-new generation launches for 2027. While the styling and mechanical specs are unchanged compared to the ...

Downsizing has been the name of the game for carmakers worldwide when it comes to engines, as they seek to improve efficiency while also being more environmentally friendly. Naturally aspirated V6 ...

It's a question that seems fairly simple at first glance: Do fewer cylinders really mean less fuel consumption? That is the case, generally speaking, considering less cylinders means less fuel being ...

Among the plethora of announcements Honda made while hosting journalists for the Japan Mobility Show, one of the more curious is that it's in the end stages of developing an all-new V6 engine. And no, ...

The V6 engine still doesn't get the credit it deserves, but these five powerplants prove that the configuration can lead to epic results. When the first mass-produced automotive V6 came into being in ...

This cutaway comparison of a standard 3.8-liter block (left) and a heavy-duty 3.8-liter block (part No. 25500003) reveal thicker main webs, an additional lifter valley rib and heavier pan rails. The H ...

In simple terms, V6 stands for a six-cylinder engine comprising two banks of three cylinders arranged in a V formation. The Ford EcoBoost V6 engine family boasts a 60-degree configuration, which is ...

Like it or not, there is a pretty good chance that there will be a V6 in your future. Swear by your small-blocks and enjoy your fat blocks while you can, but there's little denying that running a ...