Ford and Chrysler both created powerful engines that were banned by NASCAR. Their similarities made them powerhouses, but they also have notable differences.

The term "Hemi" has been synonymous with racing dominance since the '50s. All throughout the classic muscle car era, clear through to today, muttering the name is enough to inspire fear in the hearts ...

The HEMI engine is named after the engine's hemispherical shaped piston heads. While Chrysler brands popularized and trademarked the name, HEMI-style engines were developed in the early 1900s. The ...

The late 1960s and early 1970s were the golden age of muscle cars. Packed with charisma, outrageous power, and ostentatious design, they thrived during the muscle car wars of the mid-1960s. Chrysler ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

A close-up of a supercharged Hemi V8 engine in a vehicle engine bay. - pporiphotos/Shutterstock Many people have heard of Hemi engines, but don't really know what ...

Direct Connection doubles down on HEMI® power for the 2025 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. The performance parts brand is refueling its crate engine lineup with the ...