True, Mr. Ishigaki, a 67-year-old retired auto engineer, siphoned off some of his $100,000 nest egg to pay down his mortgage and buy a new car.

This question is hotly debated by auto engineers and car enthusiasts, but in general, superchargers offer a few advantages over turbochargers.

But many auto engineers believe that the hybrid approach represents a reasonable compromise.

Toyota leads the industry in vanquishing noise, vibration and harshness - what auto engineers commonly call N.V.H.

Heavy iron brake discs are a favorite target of weight-conscious auto engineers.

The business was founded in 1945 by Donald Healey, a renowned auto engineer and successful racing driver.

January 30 - Ferdinand Porsche, German auto engineer (b. 1875)

To disguise the features of their vehicles, auto engineers often camouflage them.

Listening to him describe his training, it becomes clear that German chimney sweeps view their craft about as modestly as German auto engineers.

Mr. Lund spoke in a telephone interview after presenting the findings orally at a meeting in Washington of auto engineers.