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Mercedes-Benz Multi-Spark Ignition (MSI)
What is it? The latest version of Mercedes-Benz’s variable-spark ignition system for petrol engines. While many ignition systems rely on a single spark to ignite...
CVT transmission
CVT – a belting good drive! Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) offers a smooth, two pedal driving experience but how does it work? Words Iain...
2019 McLaren Senna
Mike and the Mechanics. McLaren Automotive boss Mike Flewitt is also a keen amateur racer. Mark Dixon drives the new McLaren Senna and discovers...
Turbo power in USA
Huw Evans Across the Pound. Turbo power Evans discovers that history has a funny habit of repeating itself… These days, Detroit...
An interview with Paul Newsome from Williams Advanced Engineering – Jaguar C-X75 technology and methodology
An interview with Paul Newsome. Feature: Jaguar C-X75 An incredible car that will never see the light of day as a production car. We...
Secret world of the £1 million prototypes
The secret world of the £1 million prototypes. The drivers, the test centres and the priceless prototypes – we join the world of automotive...
Ferrari V12 engines
The Ferrari V12 Story Enzo was never going to make do with anything less. Here’s why. The power of 12. All the greatest Ferraris...
Inside Ferrari’s most powerful V8 ever
When the Ferrari 488 Pista arrives in the summer, 50 per cent of the components that make up its 710bhp twin‑turbo V8 engine will...
Porsche All-Wheel Drive Evolution
Porsche All-Wheel Drive Evolution Last month we examined Porsche Stability Management, here we look at the evolution of its all-wheel drive system, which celebrates...
A tale of two pedals – what goes on inside self-shifting gearboxes?
Transmission secrets. A tale of two pedals. In the second instalment of our two-part guide to transmissions, here beginneth the lesson on automatics. Words...
Tech Guide: Brake Discs
Tech Guide: Brake Discs. Improve your stopping power with our in-depth guide. Words: Gerry Speechley. Photos: Tarox. This month we begin to examine what...
Tech Focus: Superchargers
Tech Focus: Superchargers. All you ever wanted to know about superchargers but were afraid to ask. One of the best ways to extract more...
