More and more, manufacturers are using engines that take advantage of what's called the Atkinson cycle for engine combustion, especially with hybrids. A great example is the new-for-2017 Toyota Prius ...

In the world of upgraded and redesigned pickup trucks, new vehicles normally do not get a new powertrain at the same time. This was not the case with the redesigned-for-2016 Toyota Tacoma; it received ...

Most pickup truck fans probably know the new 2016 Toyota Tacoma will feature a new 3.5-liter V-6 engine, yet that isn’t the whole story. This new engine will use the “Atkinson” cycle, most notably ...

Volkswagen isn't reinventing the way your internal combustion engine works. The automaker has, however, created a new twist on the Otto cycle that's a revised version of the Atkinson cycle. Your ...

While it’s a very old technology, the Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine has made a comeback thanks to its fuel-saving operation. It’s a perfect fit for hybrids, where the vehicle’s electric motor helps ...