Gasoline is a mystery to most hot rodders. For the most part, we just fill up the tank and forget about the fuel. The most difficult question is whether to step up from 89 to 92 octane. As you might ...

What is octane, and why should I care? Octane ratings are prominently displayed in large black numbers on a yellow background on gasoline pumps at thousands of gas stations across the country. Most ...

Our gas is listed in a range of octane offerings, but American automakers are looking to simply that. By doing so, they say, they'll clean up the air, boost fuel economy, and save us money at the pump ...

With all the different engine and combustion theories being tested at the Engine Masters Challenge, it made us wonder about the fuel these powerplants were gulping down. For the 2015 event, we had ...

RIYADH — As Saudi Arabia prepares to introduce Gasoline 98 to the local fuel market, Saudi Fuel has clarified what the high-octane product is, how it differs from existing gasoline grades, and which ...

Anyone that’s ever topped off their tank or filled up a jerry can knows gasoline comes in different grades, from regular unleaded to pricey premium. Each “flavor” has a number that corresponds to its ...

There are two major elements that bring the Corvette mystique to life. First is power. Power animates the drivetrain and gets your Corvette moving so you can enjoy the thrust and handling enhancements ...

Some new cars claim to require premium fuel, others recommend it and most new vehicles on the road today are perfectly happy with regular fuel with nary a hiccup. Simultaneously, we're bombarded by ...

In the June 2006 issue of Motor Trend, our "Strike Force: Target Z06" cover story highlights the track test five of America's hottest tuner vehicles against America's best factory supercar: the new ...

Tugboat was my family's 1987 Dodge Caravan, which faithfully served us for years until its transmission finally exploded one lovely summer afternoon. Her 3-liter V6 was electronically fuel-injected, ...