Michael Fernie

You probably know already that they make a racket but what are the pros and cons of straight-cut gears?

Wheel bearings are vital in making sure your car’s wheels function as they should - here’s how to tell when one’s dodgy and avoid much bigger issues further down the line

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

When they put their minds to it, the French can produce world-beaters that will outshine serious performance cars from elsewhere in the world on both the road and track

We need these components for the engine and other creature comforts to function but what price are we paying (in horsepower) for them to run?

Although it's a rare gear change, there are some situations where first gear is preferable for maximum acceleration while on the move, although the transition can be challenging

They may never be set free on public roads but these track monsters showed what is capable when indicators and ride heights are shown the back door

Some engineers just won't settle for a normal route to power gains, going to massive lengths to show that two engines really are better than one... probably

Having suddenly cropped-up on the majority of last week's F1 car launches, it's time the world takes heed of how these fins work and contribute to a car's aerodynamic performance

With the passing of the seventh-generation of Rolls Royce Phantom, there are many performance saloons that are champing to take its luxury crown

Overheating can be a car-killer and should never be taken lightly. And considering the variety of causes, you can't be too careful

Sometimes, it looks as if a forward-moving wheel is stationary or even rotating backwards. So what causes this optical illusion?

The Nissan RB proved itself on both roads and race tracks around the world and is still a popular engine for swapping to this day. To celebrate these capable powertrains, let's take a look at the bonnets they managed to sneak under

The Ferrari Testarossa's engine often leads to a bit of an argument, and it's time to settle it