Articles by Michael Fernie
Quizzes
05/01/17
Our tricky quiz shows just how well some cars hide their own weight!
News
02/01/17
This douchebag petty thief gets exactly what he deserves after attempting to steal this lorry driver's phone
Used Cars
01/01/17
Found lurking in a dusty garage in Italy, this low-mileage M1 will be given a new lease of life
Opinion
31/12/16
Power can only do so much when it comes to creating spectacular top speeds, with the drag coefficient being the next piece of the puzzle. Here's how it all works
DIY
31/12/16
They can cost vastly more than a basic paper filter, but are the real world power gains from cotton-based air filters worth it?
Supercars and Hypercars
31/12/16
Rimac has unshackled its hypercar-killer once again to take on internal combustion's finest
Opinion
31/12/16
These are some of the greatest cars to ever feature the coveted GTI badge
Quizzes
31/12/16
This quiz is a brutal test of car production knowledge! Can you get over 50 per cent?
Opinion
23/12/16
Fast Fords are climbing quickly value, so I've bought this cheap performance saloon as my first automotive investment
Opinion
23/12/16
Being able to stop quickly is much more important than acceleration, so picking the right brake pad is a vital part of any car modification process
Quizzes
22/12/16
Take this quiz to test your transmission knowledge by telling us how many forward gears these cars have to play with!
Opinion
21/12/16
Unusual smoke from your exhaust is rarely a good sign, so here is a round-up of the possible diagnosis, be it good, bad or seriously ugly
Quizzes
20/12/16
Power figures and engine sizes are easy to remember, but having knowledge of valvetrains requires another level of car geekery...
DIY
16/12/16
It's a job for only the most-skilled of mechanics, but head porting can lead to some impressive power gains if performed properly
Opinion
16/12/16
Soft-tops have always struggled with structural rigidity, but technology is well on its way to changing that
Opinion
14/12/16
They can be a tempting modification that can be bought on the cheap, but there are some huge safety risks created by the cheap manufacture of some replica rims
Opinion
13/12/16
Flames bursting from an exhaust tip can put a smile on the face of any true petrolhead, but how are these flames created?
Opinion
09/12/16
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
Quizzes
09/12/16
Do you think you know your car production numbers? Take this rarity quiz to test your car manufacture knowledge
Opinion
18/11/16
It's an easy habit to get into, but leaving your hand sitting on the gear knob can cause unnecessary damage to your transmission
Opinion
18/11/16
Saved only for an elite club of performance machinery, the RS badge has featured on some legendary cars over the years. Here are some of the greatest!
General Mechanical Advice
17/11/16
Hidden behind the pedal box and nestled deep within the hydraulic systems of a car, the master and slave cylinders provide assistance to potentially the most important systems of a car
Opinion
12/11/16
Ever wondered why different countries drive on alternate sides of the road? Let us explain!
Opinion
11/11/16
There's nothing worse than a rough, rattling engine, often referred to as being 'tappety'. So what causes this unwanted tapping sound?