Although Vortec engines fall under the "LS" branding, they aren't actually the exact same as more traditional LS engines made by General Motors.

Automakers have launched many series of engines meant to offer greater performance or efficiency than their predecessors. Chevy's Vortec line, which includes General Motors' vortex technology, boosted ...

For those readers out there who may be scratching their heads, the big red Swedish meatball you see before you is a 1974 Volvo C303, hailing from the automaker’s line of military vehicles. This ...

When does "just a little bit more" become too much of a good thing? The answer is that it occurs a lot sooner than most hot-rodders think. We're not sure when it happened, but at some point an engine ...

Inline Fever: GM Introduces Two New Inline Truck EnginesFollowing the lead of the successful Vortec inline-six engine that powers Chevrolet's TrailBlazer, General Motors has developed two additional ...

General Motors has been slapped with a new class-action lawsuit over alleged issues with the Vortec V8 engine in its GMT900 platform full-size trucks and SUVs. This lawsuit, which was filed in U.S.

Even if it had quite a rough time on American soil, the Land Rover Defender is a very appreciated four-wheeler over here. The majority of the old and real, British-made ones are now subject to the ...

A complete guide to the history of the LS and Vortec engine brands, the differences between them, and their components. Back in the early 1990s the Gen II LT1 and LT4 engines powered GM's hottest ...

With the introduction of the '07 GMT900 trucks, you can get a 2500HD or 3500HD with an all-new body and interior wrapped around a cleaner and more powerful version of the famous Duramax diesel or a ...

The popularity of various engine designs typically fades over time as technological advances provide more power, better fuel economy, or both. Flathead designs gave way to overhead valves, and inline ...