Explore how boxer engines really work, why they’re not just “flat” engines, and how Porsche and Subaru kept a 120-year-old design alive in some of today’s quickest cars.

Typically, when one pictures a passenger car engine with two heads, the first thought that comes to mind is a V6. These ubiquitous engines are almost universally found within just about every major ...

Back in the 1960s, Subaru brought the boxer engine closer to mass market buyers, after Porsche put it into its very first sports cars. By this time, the automotive world existed mostly on inline and V ...

Subaru's WRX STI platform retires itself from creating its gas-powered Boxer configuration engine for the current lineup of the Japanese car company. The STI is famous for being the performance ...

The Crosstrek remains one of Subaru ’s most popular models, and the 2026 update introduces a focused set of upgrades, including more standard power, the return of a hybrid option, and expanded tech ...

Although Subaru didn't invent flat engines, and isn't the only automaker still using them, those motors have become a defining characteristic of the brand. (The same can be said for all-wheel drive, ...

Boxer and inline engine layouts are among the best power plants used in automobiles and motorcycles, each presenting pros and cons to consider. Boxer engines most often use four- or six-cylinder ...

Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru announced a new collaboration developing new internal combustion engines. At a joint conference the three automakers emphasized their commitment to advancing engine ...