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Four-cylinder engines still don't have the same cachet as their bigger 6-and-8-cylinder siblings, but the auto industry is in love with them. Using a turbocharged 4-pot is an easy way to reach traditional 6- and 8-cylinder power while simultaneously reducing emissions. Although the 4-cylinder might never reach the iconic status of a V8, there are some impressive examples out there.

The Most Powerful Four-Cylinder Engine You Can Buy In 2024

For many, the Mazda Miata MX-5 "is the answer" when it comes to a fun, affordable sports car. And why not? After all, the Miata has built itself quite the reputation over the course of the last four generations, offering consumers sharp, low-weight handling, plus legendary driver engagement. While not the quickest thing in a straight line, there should be little doubt that the Miata is a fantastic little roadster, especially in the twisty bits, and it's every bit deserving of its many titles and accolades. That said, when it comes to raw sales figures, the Miata is simply not the answer. In fact, there's one American sports car in particular that has outsold the plucky little Mazda by a factor of six this year.

The American Sports Car That Has Outsold The Mazda MX-5 Miata By A Factor Of 6 In 2024

The end of the world has seemingly arrived for car enthusiasts as the 2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 emerges on US soil, now packing half as many cylinders and half as many turbochargers as before. In an effort to reduce pollution and save the polar bears, the AMG-flavored C-Class sedan ditches its fire-breathing twin-turbo V8 in favor of a turbocharged four-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain. This might seem like sacrilege against the worshipers of speed, but don't accuse AMG of heresy until you hear what the new C63 can do.

2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance First Drive Review: Can A Four-Cylinder Replace A V8?

It used to be that an inline four-cylinder was just slightly more powerful than a lawnmower, but modern performance technology, as well as super and turbocharging, has made them formidable engines. In fact, there are some high-output I-4s that rival V-6s and even V-8s, both in horsepower and torque. Gone are the days when four-cylinders were only for sensible compacts, as they now power some of the hottest rides around.

10 Four-Cylinder Cars That Are Faster Than Their Larger-Engined Ancestors

BMW has announced the recall of over 100,000 vehicles manufactured from 2019 through 2021. The recall was issued due to a faulty starter motor in several different models in the BMW lineup. This follows a recent recall for the BMW X3, which had a defective cargo rail, and another for the 3 Series, which had an airbag issue. Despite the high number of vehicles recalled this time, it's estimated that only one percent will have the defect.

100,000 BMWs At Risk Of Being Push-Button Disappointments

New Haven, CT

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He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Since the widespread adoption of automatic transmissions, manuals have mostly been associated with performance cars. Slapping through the gears while winding out the engine is a thrilling experience, and nothing launches a 426 Street Hemi off the line like a four-speed. Now that trucks have become daily drivers and even luxury vehicles, they mostly have automatics, but manual transmissions used to be the standard in pickups.

The Only American-Built Pickup Truck With A Manual Transmission

Montana State

While Cadillac’s latest Escalade boasts a futuristic interior and other innovations, owners of previous models are still finding ways to personalize their SUVs. One such example is a Montana-based Escalade-V that has undergone a dramatic transformation. Dressed in an all-black exterior with privacy windows, the SUV’s only bright spots...

Montana’s Cadillac Escalade-V: A Blacked-Out Luxury SUV with 30-Inch Forgiato Wheels and 682HP V8 Engine Transformation

For 2025, the Toyota GR Corolla returns with the turbocharged three-cylinder engine and its stupendous 300 horsepower, but this sport compact car also makes 295 pound-feet of torque, a 22-pound-foot increase that was previously restricted to the 2023 Morizo special edition. A close-ratio eight-speed direct automatic transmission has been added...

2025 Toyota GR Corolla with 8-Speed Automatic Sticks It to the Man

The 2024 Toyota 4Runner offers seven trim levels, with the top TRD Pro costing $55,170 before additional fees and taxes. Fully loading a TRD Pro model with available packages and upgrades could bring the total cost close to $70,000. Financing a fully-loaded 4Runner with a typical car loan could result...

Here's How Much A Fully-Loaded Toyota 4Runner Costs

High-rpm naturally aspirated V12s aren't going anywhere.

There's Great News About Gordon Murray's 12,000-RPM V12

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is a monster just ready to terrorize the European elite. It's a mid-engined American supercar with 1,064 horsepower from a twin-turbo 5.5-liter flat-plane V8 engine, and it's capable of a sub-10-second quarter mile. The first units haven't even hit the road yet, but already, John Hennessey is scheming about how to get even more power from America's wildest Corvette ever.

America's Favorite Tuner Has Huge Plans For The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

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As a relatively new automotive spinoff brand, Genesis continues to focus on moving onward and upward. Sales figures keep growing, helping public recognition swell, and in my experience, quality continues to improve, as well. I've even heard car people mistake a Genesis for a Bentley or an Aston Martin, perhaps the highest compliment possible.

2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe First Drive: Coming For You, Cayenne

Aston Martin Bulldog. Perhaps to some of you this name says little or nothing. A quick briefing for the unaware, it was a concept presented in 1979, ready to be produced in a very limited series (10 or 15 examples at most) for very select owners, but as fate would have it, only the concept remained.

One of the rarest Aston Martins ever is about to return

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

While everyone expects blazing performance from a bright-red sports car, it’s those understated sleepers that’ll surprise you. And one of the most compelling of the bunch is the new Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 4Matic sedan, a distinguished but not outrageously expensive four-door family automobile that just happens to have a Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1-derived engine under the hood—one of the most powerful 2.0-liter motors in the world.

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 4Matic Sedan

Mini will soon launch a new all-electric model in the U.S.—the 2025 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 small crossover/SUV, which will join the lineup as the Mini Cooper SE retires. The Mini Countryman SE ALL4 is already available for reservations, and its deliveries are expected to start in the Fall. The model is produced in Leipzig, Germany, using the same platform as the BMW X1 and BMW iX1.

2025 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 Pricing And Specs Overview

Los Angeles, CA

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Last month, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage that shows a veteran LAPD officer chasing a young man through a Pacoima housing project before fatally shooting him in the back as he ran away.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot in The Back By LAPD Officer in Pacoima Projects

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MG Cyber GTS Concept Shows Electric Sports Cars Keep Getting Cooler

The MG Cyberster is arguably the first \"affordable\" electric sports car since the original Tesla Roadster, starting at $69,000 in the United Kingdom. This car represents...

The MG Cyberster is arguably the first "affordable" electric sports car since the original Tesla Roadster, starting at $69,000 in the United Kingdom. This car represents...

MG Cyber GTS Concept Shows Electric Sports Cars Keep Getting Cooler

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