For years, the growl of a big, manly V8 engine had been fading from US auto assembly floors.
No longer.
A V8 is a gas engine with eight cylinders arranged in a V-shape. It has long been a go-to choice for Americans who want the power to tow, haul, or go very fast — though it generally uses way more fuel than smaller engines.
Now, even as gas prices rise, the V8 is getting a new lease on life. Washington has relaxed emissions rules, eliminated companywide fuel-efficiency fines, and ended the federal EV tax credit. Automakers are responding with new and revived V8-powered trucks and performance cars, betting that Americans’ appetite for big…
