2017 10 Best Engines

Mercedes Premium 4-Cyl. Engine Does Everything Well

Internal Combustion Engines

Mercedes Premium 4-Cyl. Engine Does Everything Well Mercedes Premium 4-Cyl. Engine Does Everything Well

byGary Witzenburg

Dec 4, 2017

6 Min Read

Volvo’s Natural-Born Racing Engine

Internal Combustion Engines

Volvo’s Natural-Born Racing Engine Volvo’s Natural-Born Racing Engine

byGary Witzenburg

Nov 17, 2017

5 Min Read

Mazda’s Innovative 4-Cyl. Engine Pulls Like Big V-6

Internal Combustion Engines

Mazda’s Innovative 4-Cyl. Engine Pulls Like Big V-6

Mazda’s Innovative 4-Cyl. Engine Pulls Like Big V-6

byGary Witzenburg

Honda’s Best-Yet Hybrid Powertrain

Internal Combustion Engines

Honda’s Best-Yet Hybrid Powertrain

Honda’s Best-Yet Hybrid Powertrain

byGary Witzenburg

Highly Awarded BMW I-6 Remains Close to Perfection

Internal Combustion Engines

Highly Awarded BMW I-6 Remains Close to Perfection

Highly Awarded BMW I-6 Remains Close to Perfection

byGary Witzenburg

Gen II Chevy Volt Propulsion System Shockingly Good

Internal Combustion Engines

Gen II Chevy Volt Propulsion System Shockingly Good

Gen II Chevy Volt Propulsion System Shockingly Good

byGary Witzenburg

Infiniti’s Brilliantly Downsized V-6 Turbo Shines

Internal Combustion Engines

Infiniti’s Brilliantly Downsized V-6 Turbo Shines

Infiniti’s Brilliantly Downsized V-6 Turbo Shines

byGary Witzenburg

Plug-In Chrysler Pacifica Smooth Operator

Internal Combustion Engines

Plug-In Chrysler Pacifica Smooth Operator

Plug-In Chrysler Pacifica Smooth Operator

byGary Witzenburg

Very Special Engine, Very Special Car

Internal Combustion Engines

Very Special Engine, Very Special Car

Very Special Engine, Very Special Car

byGary Witzenburg

F150 gets EcoBoost powertrain update for rsquo17 model year

Test Drives & New Vehicles

Powertrain Gains for ’17 Ford F-150

Powertrain Gains for ’17 Ford F-150

byBob Gritzinger

Celebrating 2017 Wards 10 Best Engines

Internal Combustion Engines

Celebrating 2017 Wards 10 Best Engines

Celebrating 2017 Wards 10 Best Engines

2017 Wards 10 Best Engines Quick Hits

Internal Combustion Engines

2017 Wards 10 Best Engines Quick Hits

2017 Wards 10 Best Engines Quick Hits

2017 Winner: Volvo V60 Polestar 2.0L Turbo/Supercharged DOHC 4-Cyl.

2017 Winner: Volvo V60 Polestar 2.0L Turbo/Supercharged DOHC 4-Cyl.

2017 Winner: Volvo V60 Polestar 2.0L Turbo/Supercharged DOHC 4-Cyl.

2017 Winner: Mercedes-Benz C300 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC 4-Cyl.

2017 Winner: Mercedes-Benz C300 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC 4-Cyl.

2017 Winner: Mercedes-Benz C300 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC 4-Cyl.

2017 Winner: Mazda CX-9 2.5L DOHC Turbocharged I-4

2017 Winner: Mazda CX-9 2.5L DOHC Turbocharged I-4

2017 Winner: Mazda CX-9 2.5L DOHC Turbocharged I-4

2017 Winner: Infiniti Q50 3.0L Twin Turbo DOHC V-6

2017 Winner: Infiniti Q50 3.0L Twin Turbo DOHC V-6

2017 Winner: Infiniti Q50 3.0L Twin Turbo DOHC V-6

2017 Winner: Honda Accord Hybrid 2.0L 4-Cyl./Dual Motor HEV

2017 Winner: Honda Accord Hybrid 2.0L 4-Cyl./Dual Motor HEV

2017 Winner: Honda Accord Hybrid 2.0L 4-Cyl./Dual Motor HEV

2017 Winner: Hyundai Elantra Eco 1.4L Turbocharged DOHC 4-Cyl.

2017 Winner: Hyundai Elantra Eco 1.4L Turbocharged DOHC 4-Cyl.

2017 Winner: Hyundai Elantra Eco 1.4L Turbocharged DOHC 4-Cyl.

2017 Winner: Ford Focus RS 2.3L Turbo 4-Cyl.

2017 Winner: Ford Focus RS 2.3L Turbo 4-Cyl.

2017 Winner: Ford Focus RS 2.3L Turbo 4-Cyl.

byDavid Zoia Editor

2017 Winner: Chrysler Pacifica 3.6L Atkinson V-6/Dual Motor PHEV

2017 Winner: Chrysler Pacifica 3.6L Atkinson V-6/Dual Motor PHEV

2017 Winner: Chrysler Pacifica 3.6L Atkinson V-6/Dual Motor PHEV

byBob Gritzinger

2017 Winner: Chevrolet Volt 1.5L 4-Cyl./Dual Motor EREV

2017 Winner: Chevrolet Volt 1.5L 4-Cyl./Dual Motor EREV

2017 Winner: Chevrolet Volt 1.5L 4-Cyl./Dual Motor EREV

2017 Winner: BMW M240i 3.0L DOHC Turbo-6

2017 Winner: BMW M240i 3.0L DOHC Turbo-6

2017 Winner: BMW M240i 3.0L DOHC Turbo-6

WardsAuto Editors in 10 Best Engines Testing Mode

Internal Combustion Engines

WardsAuto Editors in 10 Best Engines Testing Mode

WardsAuto Editors in 10 Best Engines Testing Mode

Ice sculpture greets attendees of Wards 10 Best Engines ceremony in January 2016

Internal Combustion Engines

Fuel Economy Has Become Great Equalizer

Fuel Economy Has Become Great Equalizer

Wards 10 Best Engines of 2017 - Judges Discussion

Internal Combustion Engines

Wards 10 Best Engines of 2017 - Judges Discussion

Wards 10 Best Engines of 2017 - Judges Discussion

Wards 10 Best Engines of 2017 - Judges Discussion update from December 2016

Internal Combustion Engines

Wards 10 Best Engines of 2017 - Judges Discussion update from December 2016

Wards 10 Best Engines of 2017 - Judges Discussion update from December 2016

Driving Porsche 718 Cayman Judge Murphy disappointed coupersquos 20L turbo4 missed cut

Judges’ Decision Knocks Out Porsche’s Boxer

Judges’ Decision Knocks Out Porsche’s Boxer

WardsAuto editors Tom Murphy Bob Gritzinger Dave Zoia and Jim Irwin prepare to test drive new 16L 4cyl Chevy Cruze diesel

Internal Combustion Engines

Endangered Species: What’s Behind Vanishing V-8s, Diesels, Some V-6s

Endangered Species: What’s Behind Vanishing V-8s, Diesels, Some V-6s

byDavid Zoia Editor

Judge Schweinsberg says ldquoFear notrdquo to greencar avoiders

Why Aren’t More People Buying Green?

Why Aren’t More People Buying Green?

2017 Wards 10 Best Engines Winners

Internal Combustion Engines

2017 Wards 10 Best Engines Winners

2017 Wards 10 Best Engines Winners

Winning automakers will be honored Jan 11 at a WardsAuto ceremony in Detroit during the North American International Auto Show

Internal Combustion Engines

Seven Turbos, Three Hybrids Share Wards 10 Best Engines Honors

Seven Turbos, Three Hybrids Share Wards 10 Best Engines Honors

2017 10 Best Engines: High-Tech V-6s Wear Versatility Crown

Internal Combustion Engines

2017 10 Best Engines: High-Tech V-6s Wear Versatility Crown

2017 10 Best Engines: High-Tech V-6s Wear Versatility Crown

byJames M. Amend

2017 10 Best Engines: Separated at Birth

Internal Combustion Engines

2017 10 Best Engines: Separated at Birth

2017 10 Best Engines: Separated at Birth

byDavid Zoia Editor

2017 Wards 10 Best Engines: Green Is Good

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2017 Wards 10 Best Engines: Green Is Good

2017 Wards 10 Best Engines: Green Is Good

BMW’s Near-Perfect I-6 Gets Even Better

Internal Combustion Engines

BMW’s Near-Perfect I-6 Gets Even Better

BMW’s Near-Perfect I-6 Gets Even Better

byGary Witzenburg