Ever wondered why you can’t match your manufacturers claimed fuel consumption figures on your car, no matter how gingerly you drive? Chances are, you have, and chances are you’ve
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Tech Talk – What is a rotary engine?
Rotary fanatics crawl out of the woodworks whenever the mere mention of a new Mazda RX model, crying for the day the rotary engine sees a new production model. But those who aren’t
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When will safety become standard for all new cars?
It’s 2014, and we’ve come a long, long way from the dark ages of motoring where manufacturers didn’t have safety technology available to them. We now live in a world with technology such as ABS, EBD, EBA, airbags, clever ESP systems and a whole lot more. Why then do we … Read more
Tech-Talk – What is ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)?
ABS is a phrase not altogether uncommon in the motoring world – almost every new car available on the market boasts these 3 letters on their list of safety features, unless we’re talking
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Tech-Talk: Turbocharging vs. Supercharging:
I’m sure you’ve heard either or both of the terms ‘turbocharged’ or ‘supercharged’ before in reference to a car’s engine, but many of you may be unaware of what these terms mean,
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Tech-Talk: What is Haldex?
We are all created equally, some of us more equal than others, as the saying goes. The same could be said of all-wheel drive systems though – is Audi’s quattro better than Subaru’s
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Tech-Talk: What is understeer/oversteer?
The terms ‘understeer’ and ‘oversteer’ are tossed around in motoring circles on a regular basis, with arguments on which is more fun, and which is safer, but many people
