As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, WTOP presents “250 Years of America,” a multipart series examining the innovations, breakthroughs and pivotal moments that have shaped the nation ...

We share the real reason why modern engines are failing in cars from Toyota, GM, Hyundai, Kia, and Nissan. We cover the major engine recalls from the Toyota Tundra engine failures, GM 6.2L V8 engine ...

Modern engines promise more power, cleaner emissions and better fuel economy than the stout iron blocks of the 1980s and 1990s. Yet owners increasingly see some late‑model cars needing major work ...

In the automotive industry, engine failure used to be relatively rare. You typically had to treat an engine poorly through abuse or neglect or run up a considerably high number of miles before it ...