Creating an engine for a new flagship is a formidable task, especially for a luxury sedan designed to ferry the rich and powerful in absolute comfort. Rather than a sporty, high-revving powerplant, ...

Since the first internal combustion engine fired up in the 19th century, engineers have been trying to push its limits. Each generation of technology has come with its own walls to break, whether it ...

Half the crowd cheers, half winces — and both sides have a point.