Direct-injection petrol technology means better performance and efficiency. But there’s a dark side… Black grimy sludge. From the outside, the gasoline-direct-injection (GDI) engine appears shiny… Read more →
You pay dearly for your fuel (or electricity, in case of an EV) but where does all the energy go? Motoring is all about an… Read more →
Lithium-ion batteries attract all the headlines, but the humble lead-acid type still has an important role to play today… and tomorrow. Two thousand. According to… Read more →
Traffic congestion and convenience considerations heavily favour an automatic transmission when shopping for a new vehicle. Modern autos are a far cry from those sluggish… Read more →
“Power is how fast your car hits a wall at full throttle; torque is how far it moves the wall after impact,” is one description… Read more →
An all-electric Porsche? I have to pinch myself as I climb into the Porsche Taycan for my shotgun ride around the carmaker’s Düsseldorf test track…. Read more →
The modern camping trailer is a prime example of practical engineering. We go behind the scenes to find out how one is designed and built…… Read more →
Ever wondered exactly how an engine works? Now you can play with this interactive model and have a little fun while you learn. Local company… Read more →
A vehicle’s motive and cornering forces are generated at the tyres’ contact patches. We attended the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport launch at Spain’s Ascari Circuit… Read more →
The cars may be small but their performance is remarkable. We investigate the sport of radio-controlled racing… I am standing with a controller in my… Read more →
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