Toyota's engineering choices behind the 2AR-FXE allowed modern hybrids to outshine ICE engines in reliability.

One of the key characteristics of a reliable engine is simplicity. The less there is going on mechanically or electronically, the less there is to break. It's a simple concept, but one that does hold ...

Japanese automakers Mazda and Toyota, among other brands, have been working hard on furthering efficiency without sacrificing performance or power. The SkyActiv engine was introduced in 2010 and ...

Smaller, more powerful and fuel-efficient engines don’t seem to have great long term reliability. Engine recalls from major automakers such as GM, Toyota and Honda have cost billions of dollars. Moves ...