This is How BMW's Water Injection Makes More Power
I am not a science man. I didn’t do well in chemistry or math in school. That’s why I write words instead of equations.…
Here’s a Close Look at a Brand New Tesla Model 3's Quality Issues
Tesla makes some great cars, but one area that the company has had some trouble over the years is in the area of fit…
Why Porsche Does Intake Manifolds Different From Everyone Else
I think it’s safe to say most of us, even those of us uncomfortably car-obsessed, don’t spend a lot of time thinking…
Here's the Difference Between a Regular and a Performance Air Filter
While I’ve never been the type of person to be particularly stressed about getting every possible power gain out of my…
Here's How Insanely Quickly the McLaren 720S Shifts Gears
One of the first things you notice when you are in a supercar is the acceleration above 80 mph, which tends toward the…
It's Time to Learn About Wonderful and Weird Opposed-Piston Engines
Horizontally-opposed engines are often referred to as “boxer” engines because the motion of the pistons sort of…
This Is How You Drive An Electric Car With Just One Pedal
One pedal driving is available in many battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, allowing drivers the option to…
How Do Mazda's Engineers Reduce Turbo Lag In SkyActiv Engines?
Automakers are obsessed with turbocharging everything at the moment, being that consumers are demanding ever more power…
What Doomed The Ford Flathead V8
The Ford Flathead V8 was the first mass-market V8 and the starting point for uniquely American performance. What’s…
Here Is Why Expensive Cars Aren't Always Reliable
Most people know that expensive cars are also expensive to own. But why is that? You would think that modern…
Here's How Toyota's New 'Dynamic Force Engine' Is Engineered To Be More Efficient
Despite the onslaught of hybrid and electric vehicle announcements from automakers, they’re still busy squeezing as…
Volkswagen Built A Unique V5 Engine, And This Is How It Works
Most automotive enthusiasts are familiar with Volkswagen’s long-lived VR6 engine. It is a 6-cylinder engine with…
This Is How Audi's Electric Supercharger Works To Eliminate Turbo Lag
Audi’s newest SQ7 is powered by a 4.o-liter twin-turbocharged V8 diesel engine with a third compressor powered by a 7kw…
Here's Why Diesel Engines Have More Torque Than Gasoline Engines
You may or may not have noticed that, oftentimes, diesel engines produce more torque than regular gasoline engines.…
Here's Exactly How Volkswagen's Diesel Defeat Device Worked
Things got weird with Dieselgate when, last month, The New York Times reported that the company tested diesel emissions…
You're Still Wrong About What Torque Is
The internet has been crafting explainer videos and quippy analogies about how to explain the difference between an…
Here Is Why The Porsche 911 Is Still Rear-Engined
Porsche has stuck with a rear-engine bias for their 911 sports car for decades. Originally a carryover from the days of…
Superchargers Might Be Better Than Turbochargers
It’s a question that comes with a heavy connotation in the car world. If you can choose one way or another, it feels…
A Breakdown Of Torque Vs Horsepower Using Toy Cars And Fun Charts
When I finally learned what torque was in high school physics, I was absolutely elated because finally there was a term…
Here's How Mobil 1 Decides Engine Oil Can Last 20,000 Miles
Old automotive lore tells us that a car’s oil should be changed every three months or 3,000 miles. That hasn’t been…