Combine the latest Chevrolet aluminum block, a pair of rare factory aluminum heads, a host of aluminum aftermarket performance components and the engine-building skills of Keith Black, and some would ...

Aluminum engines aren't new at Chevrolet Engineering. They've been evaluating the possible use of aluminum production V8 engines for a number of years. However, it wasn't until 1969 that Chevy ...

Much has changed in the automotive industry since the beginning of the 20th century. Traditionally, the material trusted under the hood for engine blocks was iron. In fact, some brands like Dodge and ...

Rheinmetall has won a follow-up order from an unnamed German carmaker to produce aluminium engine blocks with a total value of more than EUR100m (US$117m). The company has been supplying the automaker ...

Magnesium has found use in the broader automotive industry since the 1920s for a variety of applications, ranging from chassis to powertrain construction. Many vehicles utilize magnesium and its ...