Articles by Engineering Explained

168 articles
Engineering Explained: Wastegates, Blow Off Valves And Turbo Flutter
One of the perks of owning a turbocharged car are the various sounds associated with the aspiration choice. Many of these sounds revolve around the regulation of air pressure surrounding the turbo system, so let’s take a look at the different mechanisms involved...
Engineering Explained: 4 Reasons Why Transmissions With Loads Of Gears Are A Good Idea
Not too long ago Ford patented an 11-speed automatic transmission. Are they out of their minds, or is there some legitimacy to this madness?
Engineering Explained: 5 Modern Car Options We Can't Live Without
There are plenty of options boxes which aren't worth ticking, but these five have stood out to me over the years!