Technical

3 'alternative' internal-combustion engines...

We look at three interesting variations on the venerable internal-combustion engine...The burble of a V8, the scream of a rotary, or the ring-ting-ting sound and smell of a two-stroke ... petrolheads love every aspect of internal-combustion engines (ICE). Yes, they may be a dying breed and could even ...

Take a look inside BMW SA's paint shop at Rosslyn...

We visit BMW's new high-tech facility in Rosslyn to investigate its cutting-edge paint techniques...Glacier Silver, Alpine White or Estoril Blue? Deciding on a colour for your new car is an exciting prospect, but few owners will appreciate the complex process that takes place during production to ensure ...

PODCAST: Is car ownership on the way out?

Every week, CAR magazine technical editor Nicol Louw speaks to Azania Mosaka on 702…In this podcast, with Phemelo Motene standing in for Azania, Nicol asks whether traditional car ownership is on the way out. And then, as usual, he takes all sorts of questions from listeners.Listen to the podcast ...

PODCAST: Why diesels are more efficient than petrols

Every week, CAR magazine technical editor Nicol Louw speaks to Azania Mosaka on 702…In this podcast, Nicol explains exactly what makes diesel engines more efficient than their petrol equivalents. And then, as usual, he takes all sorts of questions from listeners.Listen to the podcast below…[audio ...

ADVICE: Here's how to jack up your car safely...

It’s a simple task, but it can be a dangerous one, too. Here’s some crucial advice...Most of us have suffered a punctured tyre at some stage of our motoring lives. For many of us, it was the the first time we rummaged in the boot for the jack and wheel brace. For others, tinkering on their car at ...

PODCAST: How engine temperature gauges work...

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PODCAST: Nicol talks electric vehicles ... and more

Every week, CAR magazine technical editor Nicol Louw speaks to Azania Mosaka on 702…In this podcast, Nicol talks about the advancement of electric vehicles, after a club in Italy set a new record for EV range, driving a Tesla Model S P100D 1 078 km on a single charge. And then, as usual, he takes ...