Something you really need to stop ignoring and do. Over time, the car’s engine oil will break down and your filter will become clogged with contaminants. By regularly changing the oil and filter, you can get more mileage and longevity out of the engine/car.

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A system of highways in Germany made up of stretches of road without enforced speed limits. The Autobahn is an iconic part of German car culture (Porsche, VW, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi are all manufactured there) and famous among racing enthusiasts. The unrestricted stretches of road have an "advisory" speed limit of 130km/h, but that d [..]

An iconic Italian auto company with an incredible design legacy. The company has been behind the styling and design for many of the world’s best-looking (and futuristic-leaning) cars. Notable designs include: 1976 Lamborghini Miura, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo, 1970 Lancia Stratos Zero, 1971 Lamborghini Countach, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Speci [..]

The “carbie” is the car part or device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine–it was the method of delivering fuel before fuel injection was a thing. Though things like lawn mowers still have them, carburators have hardly been used in cars since the 1980s.

Dual-mode hybrids are cars with two different drive systems, usually an electric battery powered engine and a petrol system This is so when the electric-only battery is low, instead of leaving you for dead, a second mode (powered by a fuel engine) will kick in and recharge the electrical system’s battery.

The man, the myth the Italian racing driver who founded Ferrari. He was basically the King of Italy.

Not a rev-head swear word, but shorthand for Fuchsfelge, an iconic brand of wheel used on classic Porsches dating back to 1963.

Despite the fact GT is often added on the end of car makes to make it sound fancy, a traditional GT is a luxury performance car (often a sporty two-seater coupe) that is designed to drive long distances, at fast speeds, in style. Chic, fast and cool. Think: Ferrari 250 GTO, Aston Martin DB5 and Mercedes-Benz SL-Class roadsters. 

While Australia now uses the measurement of kW (kilowatts), hp is a unit of measurement for engine power. It was originally developed as a way to define the output of steam locomotives in terms of the strength of draft horses. It’s very confusing, but to give you an idea of what’s fast, a standard 2016 Toyota Corolla has a spec of 132hp (103kW) at [..]