You are not prepared for just how absolutely wild this VR6-powered Audi is ...

A well-documented phenomenon, turbo lag isn't as easy to cure as you may think.

As automakers increasingly turn to small-displacement turbocharged engines, a lot of folks are worried. We've all grown up hearing horror stories of "turbo lag," the slow, unpredictable appearance of ...

When somebody says “turbo lag,” they’re talking about the delayed response a turbocharged engine can have when you put your right foot down on the gas pedal. A turbocharger uses the flow of exhaust ...

Turbo lag is a defining characteristic of older forced-induction cars. These large turbochargers were used to feed high-performance engines and generate significant power. The problem would come when ...

The automotive enthusiast community occasionally mixes and matches a few of its key terms. Wheels versus rims, for example. Another example can be found when dealing with engines that breathe through ...

As turbochargers become more commonplace, automakers are developing innovative ways of reducing turbo lag. For its 2.5-liter Skyactiv engine in the CX-9 and 6 sedan, Mazda has a couple of simple ...

Steeped in heritage, hallowed in the rally racing record books. Outside, this four-door box-fender’d brick does a decent MK1 Volkswagen GTI impression. But this thing just stinks of special. It’s so ...

Volvo claims they’ve found the cure to turbo lag with a new system called PowerPulse and apart from being brilliantly clever, it’s also a really simple solution too. Every turbocharged car suffers ...

Mazda might have stolen the show in Tokyo with its gorgeous RX-Vision Coupe, but it's back to business as usual for the Japanese brand in Los Angeles. Instead of launching a slinky rotary concept, ...