What Is An Alternator And What Happens When It Fails?
Alternators are important because they're the life support mechanism to your electrical system. Here's how they work
4 Ways To Steal A Car, And How To Stop It Happening To You
It's every petrolheads worst nightmare, so here are the ways most car thieves go about their business and how you can protect against them
7 Cars That Fell Just Short Of 200mph
Does a car need to do 200mph to be classed as a supercar? Probably not, but here are some cars that didn't quite make it...
How Does An Engine Idle?
Many of us petrolheads like to simply stand back and listen to our cars ticking over on idle, but how does the engine keep running without any throttle input?
What Is A Catalytic Converter And Why Do You Need One?
Some petrolheads see them as a nuisance, but cats are a vital component for your vehicle's emissions control
Do You Know The Exact BHP Figures For These Cars?
You may have a soft spot for many cars on this list, but do you know their power output down to the last brake horsepower? Let's find out...
6 Of The Greatest Flat-Plane Crank V8s Of All Time
With cross-plane crank V8s dominating these days, we are thankful that the engineers behind these cars went for the howling flat-plane alternative
What Is 'Rev Hang' And Why Do Petrolheads Hate It?
Rev hang can be a nuisance but also has real-world benefits. Here's everything you need to know!
This Camshaft Quiz Will Test Your Engine Knowledge To The Max
They are used to open and close the inlet and exhaust valves in an engine, but how many camshafts feature in these cars?
The Ins And Outs Of Engine Timing, And What Happens When It Goes Wrong
The relationship between the moving parts of an engine is engineered to extremely high tolerances, kept in check by very precise engine timing. Here's how it all works
How Do Torque Converters Work?
Ever wondered what an automatic transmission has instead of a clutch? It's called a torque converter, and it does all the hard work for you
Here's How Launch Control Works
Once consigned to only the most expensive supercars, launch control can now be found even on fairly docile hot hatches. So how do these systems work?
6 Reasons EVs Are Still Lagging Behind Internal Combustion
Electric cars still don't quite meet the standards set by more traditional setups, with plenty of downsides to put people off buying them
6 Cars That Are Keeping The Supercharger Legacy Alive
Turbocharging has dominated in recent years thanks to the downsizing trend, but some manufacturers have held true to supercharging to fulfil their forced-induction needs
What Do Supercharger Capacity Ratings Actually Mean?
Most of us understand supercharger boost, but what when a capacity is given in litres, what does it actually mean?
The 5 Worst Aspects Of Repairing Rust
Rust repair is about as tedious as working on cars can get, but it could save your car from the crusher
What Are Reverse-Flow Engines?
A change from the usual cross-flow head, this engine configuration has its advantages and drawbacks. Here's how it works
Can You Handle This Surprisingly Difficult Specific Output Quiz?
Test your knowledge of engine output per litre with this strangely tough quiz
The Ins And Outs Of Engine Braking
Here's a quick low-down on how engine braking occurs in petrol and diesels engines, along with where it can be utilised!
What Engine Size Is Right For You?
Do you think you're suited to a spritely 1.6 or a torquey 5.0-litre? This quiz will clear any doubt...
V-TEC Vs Vanos Vs VVT-i: How Do They All Work?
Variable valve timing revolutionised IC engines, Rising to fame through JDM legends from the 90s. But how do the most well-known variants compare to each other?
This Stunning Render Shows What A Volvo V90 Pickup Would Look Like
Prolific renderer X-Tomi Design has created a V90 Ute, adding a bit of spice to the generally docile Swedish estate
Yes, There's Been Another Mustang Car Meet Crash
Another car meet and yet another uncontrollable crowd-hungry stallion. This guy really isn't helping the reputation of Mustang drivers...
What Is A Shaker Hood, And How Do They Work?
Found protruding through functional holes in some classic muscle car bonnets, a shaker hood has some genuine advantages for small gains in power