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The Role of Aerodynamics in Modern Car Design Aerodynamics is an important consideration in vehicle design, influencing appearance, performance, fuel economy, and environmental impact. To create cars that glide through the air, manufacturers must optimise vehicle design to reduce drag and increase

At the recent Bicester Scramble there were some beautifully kept historic gearbox karts on display.

Located in Nevis in the Caribbean (of St Kitts & Nevis), the St James Raceway may just be the most picturesque location for a drag strip in the world. Hosting local and international events, find out more on their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/StJames-Raceway-709795009109658

Owning and driving a vehicle is becoming more expensive by the day, and you need to be smart if you want to keep your costs manageable . A lot of people make bad decisions when buying a vehicle or have very bad driving habits, but just making a few changes could be enough for them to significantly

As a car enthusiast, you probably love your car a lot. You've spent countless hours and dollars making it the best it can be. You've also made sure that everything from the tires to the interior is exactly how you want. But what about your insurance? Does your current insurance policy cover your car

Automatic cars are an entirely different beast compared to manual cars. While a manual car has a stick that the driver uses to shift gears, an automatic car has a shifter knob (or simply, a shifter) that is used to select the desired gear. The shift knob in an automatic car typically has three

If you are a car owner, you may be wondering if you need to change tires when you change rims. The answer to this question is not as simple as a yes or no answer. It really depends on a few factors, such as the type of car you have, the type of tires you have, and the type of rims you want to

If you ever wonder if you should leave your car on while removing jumper cables, the answer is no. Once the dead battery has been given a jump-start, you can turn off your engine and remove the jumper cables. If you're not sure how to properly remove jumper cables , here are a few tips: First, make

According to statistics, four people die daily in Australia, and another 90 sustain severe injuries from car accidents. Whether involved in a minor or a serious accident, you may be shaken up and struggle to think clearly. Therefore, it’s essential to educate yourself ahead of time. Here are the

Many people would say that buying a classic car today represents one of those things that sounds better in theory than it looks like in practice. In other words, you might think you want to buy a secondhand classic or antique car without thinking through some of the challenges of keeping one of

Tire issues are the cause of over 15,000 accidents in the UK every year. Although tire safety may seem like an insignificant problem, unsafe tires can actually cause a lot of damage. And although these issues are fixed easily, a large part of the reason why they aren’t fixed is because many people

Humankind has always been fascinated by speed. In history, people collected Thoroughbred and Arabian horses to show how fast they could get from one place to another. When Henry Ford made the Model T in America, people were fascinated at how fast these mechanized vehicles were compared to horse

Playskool Motorsport & Luke Algar =========================== This post by Graeme Finlayson was removed from WSCC https://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/topic/124372-build-diary-westfield-seiyn… so it is being posted here in full. --------------------------------

Cars are chock full of modern technology, which means that your car will notify you whenever it detects a problem. Your check engine light will come on and your car’s computer will generate an error code. Of course, the check engine light could mean that you have any one of a hundred issues

The market for classic cars continues to grow. Reports state that the industry was valued at about $1.24 billion (£921 million as of this writing) for 2021, but is expected to climb to $1.65 billion (£1.23 billion) by 2023. This indicates ongoing interest from car enthusiasts and collectors alike

A wonderfully put together video of Hannu Mikkola's 1985 1000 Lakes Rally in Finland in the Audi Quattro S1 E2. Awesome!

The Volvo 240 is a popular choice for rally car drivers because it has been made with a durable design. As a result, drivers often feel safer when modifying this car for rallies and knowing that it can withstand some knocks. The BMW E36/E30 The E36 and E30 models from BMW are commonly used as rally

Beautiful footage of Jean-Denis Deletraz in the 1974 Hesketh.

Fantastic in depth look at the tech and apps involved in what is going to be the fastest accelerating production car. What are your thoughts on electric power?

A short technical video, looking into the usage of the first semi-automatic gearbox in rallying, something we take for granted now!

A wonderful video talking about the history and work behind the Mazda 787B winning Le Mans.

Fabulous 5th Gear video pits Jason Plato and Tiff Needell go head to head in a Tuthill Porsche at rally school. All watched over and taught by Nicky Grist and Mark Higgins. Excelelnt viewing!

Does it get better than this? What a noise...

When it comes to choosing a car, it’s a good idea to also consider how much it will cost to insure, as well as how it looks and drives. With speed, engine and age being factored into the insurance quote, there are many ways the price could go up or down – and where you live also makes a difference