Articles by Matt Kimberley

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Porsche’s Miraculous 3D-Printed Pistons ‘Add 30bhp, Improve MPG’
By using 3D printing techniques, Porsche has found itself able to access power that conventional production processes never could
Porsche Announces PDK Option For 718 GTS 4.0, GT4 and Spyder
The previously manual-only halo models from the 718 stable can now be made with PDK transmissions on request, improving performance for those with an eye on bragging rights and lap times
BBR's No-Turbo Super 225 Package Gives The NC Mazda MX-5 224bhp
Erstwhile MX-5 tuner BBR has revealed an impressive new natural-aspiration tuning package for NC-era cars, bumping power by over 65bhp alongside all the joys of independent throttle bodies
The Eagle Lightweight GT Is An Ultimate E-Type Only Built Twice A Year
Eagle, the makers of the famously stunning Speedster, has delivered on its promise to produce an ultimate incarnation of the Series I E-Type, but don’t expect one in a hurry
Synthetic Fuels Could Save The ICE And The Planet, Say Oil Refiners
A consortium of fuel refiners wants the EU to take synthetic fuels more seriously – and is asking car makers to build cars to run on them
A 1000-Mile Honda S2000 Just Sold For Over $50,000
It might seem steep for a 13-year-old car that cost less than £35,000 when new, but this almost immaculate S2000 must be one of the finest of its glorious kind
AMG's Tobias Moers To Aston Martin Is A Marriage Made In Petrol Heaven
The man who famously walked out on the Mercedes-AMG boardroom when they decided to halve the C63’s cylinder count is a perfect fit for a resurgent Aston Martin
Angry Neighbours Fill Mustang’s Loud Exhaust With Expanding Foam
Some neighbours really don’t appreciate loud exhausts, as the deliberate damage done to one unlucky guy’s Ford Mustang shows…
Updated BMW 5-Series Brings a 523bhp M550i And Much Grille
The latest upgrades to the evergreen 5-series bring mild hybrid engine tech, improved driver assist systems and an M550i xDrive saloon for the UK
Volkswagen, Seat and Skoda Are Resuming Limited Car Production
After certain countries issued signals that their respective lockdowns will be eased, at least in small ways, the Volkswagen Group is stepping back into the game
Lando Norris Is Switching To Indycar – For E-Sports Giggles
The British F1 star isn’t exactly at his busiest right now, so he’s put his name down for a special appearance at tomorrow’s IndyCar iRacing Challenge
Smart ForTwo Outruns US Police, Sort Of
After an alleged bust-up with persons unknown on a WalMart car park, the driver of a silver Smart went on the run… and got away (temporarily)
The Ford Mustang Mach 1 Is Making A Comeback
After a pretty dismal outing in 2003, the famous name first brought to production in 1968 is finally making a return to Ford’s lineup for 2021
Limited-Edition MX-5 Among Mazda’s 100th Birthday Special Editions
Mazda turns 100 this year and is celebrating with a series of special white-on-red models that celebrate the company’s first car – but just 100 of the special MX-5s will officially make it to the UK
Amazing Need For Speed Spoof Brings ‘NFS: Most Wanted’ To Life
We’ve got a lot of love for this real-world mimic of the awesome Need for Speed: Most Wanted game, right down to the faithful on-screen graphics
Mercedes’ F1 Team Has Helped Build A Machine To Fight Covid-19
Since F1 teams have a bit of down-time at the moment, Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains has done its bit for the British NHS – and potentially thousands of coronavirus patients
A Nearly Half-Price Audi RS3 Saloon Is A £32,500 Way To Play It Cool
From most angles this inconspicuously-dressed RS3 is totally innocent, but it’s still packing a 395bhp inline-five with more rough-shod charisma than the entire cast of Bad Boys for Life
The Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster Was The Most Disappointing Performance Car I’ve Driven
Mercedes had turned up the glamour with the gull-winged SLS AMG, but its soft-top sibling, despite more drama than a Brazilian soap omnibus, just didn’t gel
This Unique 325bhp BMW-Engined Hartge Mercedes 300E Needs Saving
The Hartge F1 was a unique and fascinating project that blended two arch-rivals to create something outlandish and outstanding - a Mercedes W124 with a 325bhp BMW straight-six
Explore The Chequered History Of Alfa Romeo GTA
Now that we’ve finally stopping dribbling over the new Giulia GTA, let’s take a look at the other Alfa Romeos to wear the GTA badge
The Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Is Fast, Cool and Less Than £7000
With a supercharged 5.4-litre V8 calling the shots from the front end, the E55 AMG took performance saloons to a whole new level – and now they’re seriously affordable
Say Hello To The BMW Concept i4’s Distinctive Face
You wouldn’t miss this in a crowd, would you? BMW has unveiled the Concept i4, an electric vehicle with a 373-mile range and a face… well, it has a face