4-Cylinder Engines More Popular Than Ever

In the wake of high gas prices and pushes for environmentally friendly vehicles that save at the pump, customers are turning away from six-cylinder and eight-cylinder engines in record numbers. Auto transporters have noticed a decline in v6 and v8 engines over the years, and the numbers don’t lie: four-cylinder engines account for 43% of vehicles on the road today, up from 25% in 2005, while v8 engine sales have dropped to just 18% from 29% just six years ago. Six cylinders dropped from 43% to 37%, and analysts are projecting more drops over the next few years.

Portland, OR Hotbed for Electric Cars

As a Pacific Northwest resident, I feel it’s my duty to report when something happens to shine the light on our wet little corner of the United States. According to All Cars Electric, Portland, OR has become one of the leading cities for electric vehicles and charging stations, outranking such major cities as Chicago, Los Angeles and New York for the number of charging stations as well as the ease of use and access. Many auto shipping companies have noticed a rise in the number of electric and hybrid vehicles moving out of the Northwest, and auto shipping drivers have also noticed that more and more charging stations are popping up. Looks like the Pacific Northwest is leading the country for once. Although we did have Jimi Hendrix.