David Booth on the internal combustion engine

The internal combustion engine has been around for what seems like forever, but it's only more recently that it has truly hit its stride.

"The efficiency of the internal combustion engine has grown by leaps and bounds over the last 30 years," says automotive journalist extraordinaire David Booth.

More efficient and powerful than ever before, though, internal combustion engines are moving more weight and size than in years gone by due to consumer demand.

David breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the internal combustion engine for Motoring TV.

This segment originally appeared on Episode 15 of Motoring 2013.