Drifting Guide for Dummies
29 Apr 2009, 17:22 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Unless you've been born near a circuit, being a natural at sliding around the track in a vehicle is a rare occurrence. This short guide aims to alleviate that
How Crumple Zones Work
26 May 2009, 15:12 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / Pioneered by Hungarian engineer Bela Barenyi, the crumple zone is probably the most important passive safety invention in the history of the automobile
Forced Induction: The Turbocharger
27 Jan 2009, 19:30 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / There are many ways through which you can either increase the power of an engine or make it more efficient. Turbocharging is one of the most common
Buying a Car in the U.S. If Donald Trump Gets Elected President
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / This year could be a tough one for the American car business for a number of reasons. The worst thing that could happen is Trump winning the elections
How to Use the MINI Roadster Pass-Through Door
23 Dec 2013, 09:03 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Just when I thought MINI instructional videos couldn’t get any weirder, of course something even more awkward comes along. The latest video from the MINI USA folks showcases how to use the boo...
This is How You Make Your W124 E-Class Hood Say “Aaah”
17 Dec 2013, 09:50 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / When we were growing up, one of the coolest features we liked on older Mercedes-Benz models was seeing how their engine hoods would open straight up, allowing you to check out the beautiful straight...
2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 Owner's Guide
14 Nov 2013, 19:45 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / Launched in showrooms across the United States during the month of September, the all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 is a technological tour de force, not only in its rarefied segment but also ...
BMW Owner's Guide to Winter Car Maintenance
28 Oct 2013, 14:44 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / As November is slowly creeping in, so is winter and all its snow, cold and other menaces. If this is not the first time you'll be experiencing the cold season as a driver, you probably already ...
How to Check Your Oil on a Volkswagen
20 May 2013, 16:12 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Volkswagen UK has released a series of informative but very simple videos to help its customers understand their cars better. One of them talks about engine oil, its importance and how to check i...
How to Change Your Car Oil
9 Dec 2012, 13:33 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The automobile might also be an object of desire and pride, but at its foundation it remains a complicated piece of machinery designed to get you from A to B. Even to this day, it’s usually th...
How To Buy and Install Parking Sensors
6 Apr 2012, 18:28 UTC · By: Alexandru Ungureanu / Not all cars come with parking sensors, and many second-hand vehicles were not even offered with ones when they were new, but you may change that
2011 Hybrid Car Guide Released
29 Dec 2010, 17:27 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The already over crowded hybrid vehicles segment of the automotive industry is a mess. Not because the cars don't work, or they promise something they can't deliver, but because buyers cur...
Nurburgring, a Guide to the Green Hell
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / The Nurburgring Nordschleife, which literally means “North loop”, is probably the best known circuit on the planet. Its 20.8 kilometers or 13 miles, spread into 73 turns and the green sc...
How to Mount Tire Chains
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Alexandru Stan / When Jack Frost gives you the icy look, you better be prepared for the worst. Winter-time driving can be a trouble-bringer bigger than trying to cook a full-size Thanksgiving turkey using the heat o...
Brake Override Systems Explained
10 Mar 2010, 15:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Brake overriding is a thing since 1988, when BMW introduced this technology, yet it came to prominence in the 2010s after Toyota's sticky throttle pedal saga
Brutally Reducing All Kinetic Energy - The Romantic High-Tech Brake Guide
8 Jan 2010, 10:40 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Introduction- If you put one pedal through the metal, the second will have to follow As hot hatches achieve new levels of performance and enter proper sport cars territory, the latter become more...
You and Your Car Launches Driving Wellness Guide
13 Dec 2009, 16:18 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / Older Driver Safety Awareness Week together with “You and Your Car” have released a guidebook based on 25 years of research which will help each driver, regardless of age, to: R...
Shifting Gears on a Motorcycle
4 Dec 2009, 18:32 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Ignored by many, proper gear shifting is just as important as braking. Working on the same principle as with cars, shifting gears on a motorcycle has three basic controls that need to be operated: t...
How Multi-Link Suspension Works
17 Jun 2009, 08:23 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / Probably one of the most complex aspects of a car's structure, suspension is also one of the most confusing, and thus neglected, parts for a potential buyer. Suspension plays a vital role in a ...
How Power Steering Works
17 May 2009, 20:41 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / People nowadays are so used to power steering that they would probably have a hard time parking and making certain maneuvers without it. The first vehicles didn't have it and some former commun...