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Michael Fernie 2 years ago

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Electric power steering has slowly made its way to the forefront of automotive engineering, with some of the greatest performance cars on sale (Porsche especially) transitioning their steering systems into the electronic age

How Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) Works, And Why It's Better Than Hydraulic

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162 points

49 comments

Michael Fernie 2 years ago

Blog

We love a cold start at CT, but have you ever wondered why your car sounds loud when you first start it up? We explain why

This Is Why Cold Starts Are So Damn Loud

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198 points

52 comments

Michael Fernie 3 years ago

Blog

We've all seen those awesome videos of laser rust removal, but does the tech work properly, and is there a catch? Let us take you through it...

What Is Laser Rust Removal And How Much Does It Cost?

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138 points

35 comments

Michael Fernie 5 years ago

Blog

Here's an overview of how each of these leviathans of the all-wheel drive world work

BMW xDrive Vs Audi Quattro - Which All-Wheel Drive System Is Best?

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124 points

47 comments

Michael Fernie 5 years ago

Blog

Could a rear-mounted turbo setup be a viable option for your next mod, or is this unusual layout not worth the hassle?

What's Good And Bad About Rear-Mounted Turbochargers

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174 points

82 comments

Michael Fernie 6 years ago

Blog

Found previously in multiple kei cars, three-pots are making a comeback in many modern hatchbacks. We decided it was time to take a look at the ups and downs of these mini powerplants

Here's The Problem With Three-Cylinder Engines

By Car Throttle

128 points

130 comments

Michael Fernie 6 years ago

Quizzes

After a recent influx of new fast Audis in the shape of the RS3 and RS5, we thought we'd get your brains ticking with a little quiz

This Quiz Will Test Your Fast Audi Knowledge To The Max

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156 points

92 comments

Michael Fernie 6 years ago

Blog

What we're about to tell you may make you think twice about driving fast through deep puddles

How Can Hydrolocking Occur, And Why Is It A Potential Engine Killer?

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132 points

34 comments

Michael Fernie 6 years ago

News

It's time for another Dodge teaser but this time we hear its 700bhp+ V8 in full song

The Latest Challenger SRT Demon Teaser Is Here And It Sounds Awesome

By Car Throttle

164 points

41 comments

Michael Fernie 6 years ago

News

2.0 litres of displacement is more than enough to see this Golf scream its way up a Swiss hillclimb course

This Fearless Hillclimb Driver Spanks His Mk1 Golf To The Ragged Edge

By Car Throttle

198 points

27 comments

Michael Fernie 6 years ago

News

After flitting between American and German ownership, this homologation legend has fetched an eye-watering price at a US auction

A Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion Just Sold At Auction For Nearly £5 Million

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193 points

15 comments

Michael Fernie 6 years ago

Blog

McLaren's latest offering takes engineering functionality and turns it up to 11, creating seemingly simple but truly ingenious solutions to the problems of developing a seriously capable supercar

6 Amazing Geeky Details On The New McLaren 720S

By Car Throttle

217 points

34 comments

Michael Fernie 6 years ago

News

The latest heist movie 'Baby Driver' will display hoonery in an interesting choice of getaway vehicle

This Movie Trailer Features A Subaru WRX Drifting Like Never Before

By Car Throttle

265 points

78 comments

Michael Fernie 6 years ago

News

The hyper hatch Golf can now be optioned with a performance package that features adjustable shock absorbers and high-performance brake pads and discs

Volkswagen Has Teased The Golf R Performance Pack That Will Take The Fight To The New Civic Type R

By Car Throttle

197 points

73 comments

Michael Fernie 6 years ago

News

Thanks to a mobile app, this guy managed to track down his Mini that had been stolen the previous day

Watch The Amazing Livestream Of A Guy Tracking Down His Stolen Car

By Car Throttle

150 points

18 comments

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Electric power steering has slowly made its way to the forefront of automotive engineering, with some of the greatest performance cars on sale (Porsche especially) transitioning their steering systems into the electronic age

How Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) Works, And Why It's Better Than Hydraulic

We love a cold start at CT, but have you ever wondered why your car sounds loud when you first start it up? We explain why

This Is Why Cold Starts Are So Damn Loud

We've all seen those awesome videos of laser rust removal, but does the tech work properly, and is there a catch? Let us take you through it...

What Is Laser Rust Removal And How Much Does It Cost?

Here's an overview of how each of these leviathans of the all-wheel drive world work

BMW xDrive Vs Audi Quattro - Which All-Wheel Drive System Is Best?

Could a rear-mounted turbo setup be a viable option for your next mod, or is this unusual layout not worth the hassle?

What's Good And Bad About Rear-Mounted Turbochargers

Found previously in multiple kei cars, three-pots are making a comeback in many modern hatchbacks. We decided it was time to take a look at the ups and downs of these mini powerplants

Here's The Problem With Three-Cylinder Engines

After a recent influx of new fast Audis in the shape of the RS3 and RS5, we thought we'd get your brains ticking with a little quiz

This Quiz Will Test Your Fast Audi Knowledge To The Max

What we're about to tell you may make you think twice about driving fast through deep puddles

How Can Hydrolocking Occur, And Why Is It A Potential Engine Killer?

It's time for another Dodge teaser but this time we hear its 700bhp+ V8 in full song

The Latest Challenger SRT Demon Teaser Is Here And It Sounds Awesome

2.0 litres of displacement is more than enough to see this Golf scream its way up a Swiss hillclimb course

This Fearless Hillclimb Driver Spanks His Mk1 Golf To The Ragged Edge

After flitting between American and German ownership, this homologation legend has fetched an eye-watering price at a US auction

A Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion Just Sold At Auction For Nearly £5 Million

McLaren's latest offering takes engineering functionality and turns it up to 11, creating seemingly simple but truly ingenious solutions to the problems of developing a seriously capable supercar

6 Amazing Geeky Details On The New McLaren 720S

The latest heist movie 'Baby Driver' will display hoonery in an interesting choice of getaway vehicle

This Movie Trailer Features A Subaru WRX Drifting Like Never Before

The hyper hatch Golf can now be optioned with a performance package that features adjustable shock absorbers and high-performance brake pads and discs

Volkswagen Has Teased The Golf R Performance Pack That Will Take The Fight To The New Civic Type R

Thanks to a mobile app, this guy managed to track down his Mini that had been stolen the previous day

Watch The Amazing Livestream Of A Guy Tracking Down His Stolen Car