If you love the sounds and smells of an internal combustion engine but don't want to get a car to experience one, you could buy a mini engine kit and build a scaled-down example as the main feature of ...

The cost of auto repairs can run as much as several thousand dollars, particularly for more complex jobs like engine rebuilds. Learning how to do these repairs yourself can save time and money, and ...

Gary Conley approaches hot rodding on a small scale—one-quarter scale to be exact. His miniature small-block engines are the world's smallest, running production V8s. Based on a small-block Chevy V8, ...

Mini stuff is the best kind of stuff. OK, yeah, we all love a huge V8 and a real car to drive it with, but I think every young enthusiast dreamed about putting a miniature engine into a miniature car ...

The 2014 Cooper will come with a three-cylinder engine and the Cooper S will get a 2.0-liter four-cylinder, both with Mini’s TwinPower turbochargers. A higher-performing package will, of course, ...

Among the three car brands owned by BMW, Mini Cooper represents the youthful, urban-friendly option, while Rolls-Royce focuses on opulence and luxury. BMW stands in the middle as a premium offering ...