Michael Fernie

Generally associated with the world of rallying, Prodrive has recently revealed its latest motorsport project with the Renault WRX team. So, now seems like a good time to look over the illustrious past of this respected engineering firm

At nearly £90,000, the 603bhp E63 S is another brutal and expensive sledgehammer in AMG's arsenal. If we had that kind of money however, we'd be tempted to spend it on this fleet of performance heroes

Featuring in some hero cars over the years, inline five-cylinder engines - like all powertrains - have their ups and downs

JZ-power is normally associated with the JDM royalty that is the Toyota Supra. Thankfully, other cars from the Japanese manufacturer managed to acquire the same engines, so here are some lesser-known culprits...

Massive levels of camber can be a love or hate feature in the automotive community, but in moderation it can help to maximise the dynamic performance of a car. Here's a look at each camber type and how they are used

Transverse engine setups dominate the smaller car market, while longitudinal powertrains can perhaps be seen as the more performance-orientated setup. So how do they compare to each other?

Found previously in multiple kei cars, three-pots are making a comeback in many modern hatchbacks. We decided it was time to take a look at the ups and downs of these mini powerplants

Whether you love or hate it, the Honda Civic has been a popular car choice for the masses since the 1970s. To honour the promising 2017 variation, let's take a look back at the most significant Civics from the past

We've all seen the footage, so here's why the Le Mans cars of 1999 decided to take flight and the measures modern race cars take to prevent it happening again

From general servicing needs to catastrophic engine failure, here's a look at the most prominent warning lights to look out for

You could save a blown-engined runaround from the scrappy by embracing the electric motor as an ally

The radiator keeps your car cool and alive, so it deserves some attention to prevent any catastrophes further down the line

The scales may be firmly tilting towards electrification but some plucky engineers out there are still working on technology that'll keep ICE alive a little longer

Here's an overview of how each of these leviathans of the all-wheel drive world work

The Mk2 may lie under the shadow of the beloved Mk1, but the second generation of MX-5 has many advantages over its older brother

It would be an incredible feat of engineering to shoehorn an F1 engine into a road car, but the logistics behind this form of engine swap just wouldn't match up

Manufacturers have started combining power outputs from batteries and IC engines in their vehicle stats, but things could quickly become confusing

Resembling a large, heavy disc sat between the crankshaft and the clutch system, the flywheel has a vital role to play in any engine's power delivery

With Mercedes-AMG's F1-powered hypercar around the corner, let's take a look at machines from the past that feature engines with roots in the top flight of single seater racing

These budget alternatives to snow chains could be the difference between getting home and being left stranded in a blizzard, so let us explain how they work

Be it a 12bhp flat-twin or a fire-breathing turbocharged monster, air-cooling definitely had its place in the automotive community