5 of the Most Influential Turbocharged Production Cars
26 Mar 2024, 23:05 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / During the last six decades, we were threated with some epic turbocharged cars, but none were more influential for the turbo's adoption than these five models
5 Christmas Gift Ideas for Car Lovers
27 Nov 2023, 22:49 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Santa knows if you've been naughty or nice. And if you're lucky enough, you might get that special gift from someone. If only they knew how to pick it out.
Porsche Filed a Patent for an Electric Turbo, but It Is Far From Such
14 Jan 2022, 12:17 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A patent filed on behalf of Porsche to the USPTO revealed a new idea for an electric turbocharger. The device is complex, and far from an electric turbo, though
How Turbochargers Helped the Allies Win World War II
14 Dec 2021, 08:34 UTC · By: Andrew Nabors / Turbos, superchargers, and turbo-superchargers are how our airmen dominated the Wild Blue Yonder. Here is how that boost came to be
Tuning 101: Pop-Up the Hood and Improve Your Engine’s Performance
8 Nov 2021, 13:47 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Some small upgrades made to a car's engine might bring more horsepower to it, but not necessarily if you're not doing your homework thoroughly
Supercharged Vs Twin-Turbo. Which is Better and Why Explained With a Mustang and a Hellcat
12 Aug 2021, 17:15 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / If you're thinking about squeezing significantly more power out of your naturally-aspirated engine, you're probably pondering one of these two options
These Are the Most Common Signs That Your Vehicle’s Turbocharger Is Failing
30 Mar 2021, 07:49 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Turbochargers make engines faster and more fuel efficient but like all components, they eventually fail; this article explores the most common symptoms
Understanding Turbos, Superchargers and the Evolution of the E-Turbo
13 Oct 2020, 12:43 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / We take a look at turbochargers, superchargers and E-turbos. How they operate and how they have and will evolve now that the electric revolution is here
Naturally Aspirated Engines Are Dead
3 Sep 2020, 20:55 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / No, the naturally aspirated engine isn't making a comeback, no matter how bad turbocharged engines have turned out to be regarding emissions
5 Coolest Cars Ever Sold With Twincharging Solutions
20 Oct 2016, 12:35 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Twincharging is a solution that brings turbocharging and supercharging together for more performance. However, it is not very common in the automotive world
Triple Turbo And Quad Turbo Engines - The Only Cars That Feature Them
10 Nov 2016, 17:33 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Not that long ago, a turbocharged car would mean a lot of power and torque came your way. Now, some automakers have triple turbo and even quad turbo setups
Superchargers or Turbochargers - What Are They and Which Is Better?
5 Feb 2018, 14:41 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Is the whole debate of superchargers versus turbochargers similar to the Schwarzenegger versus Van Damme thing - i.e., a matter of personal preference?
Watch a Turbocharger Get Crushed by a Hydraulic Press for No Apparent Reason
31 Oct 2016, 09:21 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / There is no useful information to be gained from squishing a turbocharger with a hydraulic press, but the same thing can be said about a lot of fun things
GM Has Filed A Patent For A Two-Stage Turbo Engine With Clever Tech
27 Jun 2016, 17:20 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / General Motors has filed a patent for a two-stage turbo system for a four-cylinder engine. The unit proposes a more efficient biturbo setup for various engines
BMW Versus Audi - The Multi-Turbo Diesel Engine Battle
18 May 2016, 16:40 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Audi and BMW have both launched two impressive diesel engines this year. Both have at least 400 HP and come with multiple turbochargers. We compare them here
Jaguar Dismisses Turbos for Sports Models But Not for Smaller Engines
7 Apr 2014, 07:44 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Speaking to Australian publication CarAdvice at the local launch of the F-Type Coupe, Jaguar's technical specialist for performance and drivability attributes, Tim Clark, talked about the diffe...
WV Golf Edition 35 Tweaked by B&B
27 Jul 2011, 10:03 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / The nimble VW Golf GTI keeps receiving one “gift” after another. We say that because not so long time ago it has been upgraded for its 35th birthday. When the “Edition 35” w...
Toyota's Pre-Collision System Controls Steering
22 Jul 2011, 07:11 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Toyota’s plans for developing new safety technologies are somehow in the “sci-fi” category. The system developed by the Japanese manufacturer, is capable of taking control of the s...
Jeep Plans Crossover to Challenge the Mini Countryman
18 Jul 2011, 07:13 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Rumors are that Jeep is planning a B-segment crossover that will challenge directly the Mini Countryman. The lighter Jeep is being referred to internally as “SS”, which stands for super ...
IndyCar to Use BorgWarner EFR Turbochargers
29 May 2011, 08:40 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Indycar Series is set to become a follower of the downsizing way starting from the 2012 season. The challengers will use 4- or 6-cylinder engines that will be equipped with BorgWarner's new...