Engineering Explained

All you need for unbeatable deceleration is bigger brakes, red paint, and drilled holes, right? Let me stop you right there... let's talk brakes.

Everyone knows the Nissan GT-R is completely ridiculous, but here are three things you probably don’t know about the 591bhp, Nurburgring-developed Nismo (NISsan MOtorsports) version

Understanding suspension can be hard, but don't let that dampen your spirits. Allow me to softly guide you through how they work and how to improve them!

The idea of a full-size pickup deriving its torque from 2.7 or 3.0 litres might seem like an affront to the 'Murican dream, but these 'eco trucks' are here to stay. So out of the 2.7-litre Ford F-150 and the 3.0-litre Ram 1500, which is best?

Here’s everything you need to know about manual transmissions, how they work, and their many advantages

We all do it. Stomp on the accelerator pedal and let out an involuntary grin; it’s as if you’ve done something naughty and gotten away with it, and you’re immersed in a sensation of joy. But what is it that makes cars so exciting to drive?

If you thought that a bigger exhaust system meant bigger power, you'd be mistaken. Here's everything you need to know about exhaust systems and how to increase performance

The most common engine types - the four-cylinder, the boxer-four, straight-six, V6 and V8 - have their own pros and cons. Here's everything you need to know in one handy guide...

Have you ever wondered what the advantages of a turbocharger are over a supercharger? Or vice versa? Well, wonder no more, because here is the best explanation you're likely to ever read...

It’s not uncommon in the engineering world to do something simply because everyone else is doing it. These next few engine layouts offer unique advantages all while taking the road less travelled. Here's everything you need to know:

Cold air intakes and short ram intakes are some of the most common modifications when looking to increase horsepower, but do either of them actually do anything?

A recent trend in my life is taking delivery of a new vehicle each week to review. While I’ll happily admit it’s as fun as it sounds, there are a lot of modern car features which either have me scratching my head or banging it against a wall!

The Corvette Z06, Ferrari 458 Italia, and the Porsche 911 GT3 are all undoubtedly fantastic performance cars, but the design of each is quite different. The location of the engine - front, mid, or rear - plays a large role in the driving dynamics of the vehicle

Simply looking at them, tyres appear to be one of the simplest components. But when it comes down to it, nothing will have a greater influence on a car’s handling than the only contact point between the car and the road...

When meeting new people the question inevitably comes up: “So, what do you do?” My answer is usually some form of “I used to be an engineer but I quit and now I make YouTube videos for a living”...

As a junior in high school, I remember getting the May 2007 Motor Trend issue with the new Subaru WRX slapped on the cover page. Subaru had taken a bold step and decided to make this generation a hatchback. I was not impressed...

Koenigsegg recently revealed the 1700hp+ hybrid Regera at the Geneva motor show. Power is delivered without the use of a gearbox, through a system dubbed Koenigsegg Direct Drive (KDD). So how does it work?

With fuel prices staying fairly low recently, is it worth it to shell out extra cash for some premium petrol? And what do those numbers mean anyway?

Contrary to popular belief, if your car is topping out at 140mph, NOS is not a necessity. There are other ways of increasing power, but few are as cheap and easy to implement (albeit, if the engine can handle it)

There are three main reasons for improving aerodynamics on race cars from a performance standpoint: cooling, downforce, and minimizing drag. Here are 10 different aerodynamic features starting with the front of the car and working back

LSDs are popular due to their ability to send more torque to the wheel with the most grip (similar to a locked diff) while also allowing for different wheel speeds between the two driven wheels (similar to an open diff). Here's how they work

Sequential transmissions are popular not only on two-wheeled vehicles, but are used widely in many forms of motorsport. Here's how they work...

Car buyers are often conflicted with purchasing something practical that gets good mileage, or something with a fun button that makes you smile when you punch the gas pedal. When faced with this dilemma, allow this guide to help you decide between the Prius and the Veyron

Fancy engines with cylinder counts in multiples of three? These next few engines vary from use in everyday commuter cars to high-end Italian exotics