Articles by Michael Fernie
Trucks
11/11/16
Also known as 'Prius repellent', rolling coal has become a craze in the diesel truck community. Here's how it works
Opinion
10/11/16
Alternators are important because they're the life support mechanism to your electrical system. Here's how they work
Opinion
08/11/16
It's every petrolheads worst nightmare, so here are the ways most car thieves go about their business and how you can protect against them
Supercars and Hypercars
04/11/16
Does a car need to do 200mph to be classed as a supercar? Probably not, but here are some cars that didn't quite make it...
Opinion
04/11/16
Many of us petrolheads like to simply stand back and listen to our cars ticking over on idle, but how does the engine keep running without any throttle input?
Opinion
03/11/16
Some petrolheads see them as a nuisance, but cats are a vital component for your vehicle's emissions control
Quizzes
01/11/16
You may have a soft spot for many cars on this list, but do you know their power output down to the last brake horsepower? Let's find out...
Muscle
27/10/16
With cross-plane crank V8s dominating these days, we are thankful that the engineers behind these cars went for the howling flat-plane alternative
Opinion
27/10/16
Rev hang can be a nuisance but also has real-world benefits. Here's everything you need to know!
Quizzes
27/10/16
They are used to open and close the inlet and exhaust valves in an engine, but how many camshafts feature in these cars?
Opinion
25/10/16
The relationship between the moving parts of an engine is engineered to extremely high tolerances, kept in check by very precise engine timing. Here's how it all works
Opinion
21/10/16
Ever wondered what an automatic transmission has instead of a clutch? It's called a torque converter, and it does all the hard work for you
Opinion
21/10/16
Once consigned to only the most expensive supercars, launch control can now be found even on fairly docile hot hatches. So how do these systems work?
Opinion
20/10/16
Electric cars still don't quite meet the standards set by more traditional setups, with plenty of downsides to put people off buying them
Opinion
18/10/16
Turbocharging has dominated in recent years thanks to the downsizing trend, but some manufacturers have held true to supercharging to fulfil their forced-induction needs
Opinion
15/10/16
Most of us understand supercharger boost, but what when a capacity is given in litres, what does it actually mean?
Opinion
14/10/16
Rust repair is about as tedious as working on cars can get, but it could save your car from the crusher
Opinion
14/10/16
A change from the usual cross-flow head, this engine configuration has its advantages and drawbacks. Here's how it works
Quizzes
12/10/16
Test your knowledge of engine output per litre with this strangely tough quiz
Opinion
07/10/16
Here's a quick low-down on how engine braking occurs in petrol and diesels engines, along with where it can be utilised!
Quizzes
06/10/16
Do you think you're suited to a spritely 1.6 or a torquey 5.0-litre? This quiz will clear any doubt...
Opinion
03/10/16
Variable valve timing revolutionised IC engines, Rising to fame through JDM legends from the 90s. But how do the most well-known variants compare to each other?
News
03/10/16
Prolific renderer X-Tomi Design has created a V90 Ute, adding a bit of spice to the generally docile Swedish estate
Muscle
03/10/16
Another car meet and yet another uncontrollable crowd-hungry stallion. This guy really isn't helping the reputation of Mustang drivers...