Car Advice
Car Advice
Expert car advice from experienced motoring journalists, professionals, and tradespeople to help you with your vehicle.
How traction control helps keep cars safe
Both two- and four-wheel drive cars benefit from traction control, which sometimes involves several different electronic systems.
Traction control is pretty common these days. In...
Manual vs automatic – which should you choose?
The pros and cons of changing gears yourself, or letting the car do it for you
Guide to towing with an electric car, hybrid or plug-in hybrid
Is an EV, hybrid or plug-in hybrid a good tow car? Read our guide on towing a caravan or trailer with a hybrid or...
Mercedes-Benz MBUX infotainment explained
What is MBUX, how does MBUX work and is it better than the competition? We explain Mercedes-Benz's MBUX system.
MBUX is a term you may...
What is Bluetooth in-car connectivity?
In-car connectivity tech explained
How a flat-plane crank V8 engine works
Most V8s have cylinder banks arranged at 90 degrees, but some are set at 60deg at the expense of some smoothness.
Like the straight-six engine,...