Michael Fernie is one of motoring journalism’s best-known faces, largely thanks to his recent work with DriveTribe.
We’ll lay some claim to his fame though, if we’re being cheeky. Fernie previously worked with CarThrottle in a freelance capacity, offering detailed technical engineering content and explainer pieces. You can still check out much of his content today.
Articles by Michael Fernie

Opinion
30/09/16
Found protruding through functional holes in some classic muscle car bonnets, a shaker hood has some genuine advantages for small gains in power

Opinion
29/09/16
The variety of wheels in the car world is vast, from cheap knock-offs to full-carbon stunners. Let us help you decide which type you should spec on your next car!

Opinion
26/09/16
We've all seen those awesome videos of laser rust removal, but does the tech work properly, and is there a catch? Let us take you through it...

Opinion
22/09/16
Clutches are the essential link between engine and drivetrain and can take many shapes and forms

News
22/09/16
Information has leaked about an M2 Club Sport which will use the M4's ferocious powertrain

News
22/09/16
Owners in Norway are suing Tesla because their P85Ds don't produce as much power as advertised

News
21/09/16
Apple's supposed bid to take over McLaren is apparently a load of rubbish

News
20/09/16
Brian O'Connor is set to return in future Fast films through body-doubles and CGI
Funny
20/09/16
A Turkish technology company has brought the Autobots to life using BMWs
News
20/09/16
There may be a massive power differential between the two muscle cars, but the Camaro gets close to a legendary giant-killing in this Car & Driver test

Supercars and Hypercars
19/09/16
The noughties were possibly the peak of the supercar age, and there are certainly plenty performance cars from that period that deserve a bit more respect

Opinion
16/09/16
Could a rear-mounted turbo setup be a viable option for your next mod, or is this unusual layout not worth the hassle?

Opinion
16/09/16
Synchromeshes are a vital part of a manual transmission and help you perform that perfect shift

Opinion
15/09/16
What could be powered by the batteries of the blisteringly quick electric P100D?

News
14/09/16
The specs for the new F-150 Raptor have been leaked, and it's safe to say it won't be slow

News
14/09/16
A Supra has been torn apart to create this unnecessary Bentley Continental GT3-R replica

News
13/09/16
Audi has revealed the price of its most powerful TT ever, but at almost £52,000, it's more expensive than a Porsche 718 Cayman S by a fair margin

Opinion
12/09/16
Here's an explanation of why climate control is technically 'smart' air conditioning

Supercars and Hypercars
09/09/16
The 'Murican tuner is world-famous for its scarily powerful road cars, from a hopped-up Ford Focus to a Veyron-slaying hypercar

Opinion
08/09/16
They may seem identical but there are a few key aspects that make all-wheel drive a much more appealing prospect

Opinion
08/09/16
They don't really exist in the car's of today, but two-stroke engines could still be relevant in high power-to-weight situations

News
06/09/16
Teaser images have been released of the Range Rover-inspired Discovery. Here's what we know so far...

General Mechanical Advice
06/09/16
Oil is the life-support supply of your engine, but when it comes to cooling the oil, that's an area that's often neglected. Here's why that's a bad idea...
Fails
06/09/16
This unsuspecting driver can do nothing about an errant tyre smashing into his car at high speed