Monday, July 26, 2021

Can A Dead Battery Ruin Your Car's Alternator?


What should you do if your car battery dies? Is it okay to jump the car and drive off, or is it better to use a battery charger, rather than relying on your alternator to charge the battery? This video will test various parameters of a car’s electric system to determine what effects will result from running with a dead battery, versus running with a charged battery. We’ll examine battery voltage (engine on and off), alternator voltage, alternator amps, and alternator temperature. Does a dead battery cause your alternator to overheat? We’ll find out in the video!

Note: If you’re stranded because of a dead battery, you should get your car jumped so you can get where you need to be. Obviously in emergency situations, do what’s safest for you, rather than what’s ideal for your car.

Friday, July 23, 2021

Mercedes-EQ Enthusiasts – With the EQS on the Circuit de Monaco


A journey that begins on a Mercedes-Benz e-scooter is quickly transformed into a superlative driving experience, as Nyck and Dennis take a lap of the world-famous Circuit de Monaco in the new electric luxury saloon by Mercedes-EQ: the EQS. Tune in to see what Nyck has to say about the racetrack, his career and the insider secrets of efficient driving. Enjoy!

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

2021 BMW M440i: Review — Cars.com


The redesigned 2021 BMW M440i convertible is comfortable for cruising, sporty around corners and classy all the while. Watch our video to find out more.

Saturday, July 17, 2021

360° Test-Drive in the New EQA


Experience the immediate acceleration power, the clever recuperation and the almost silent drive feeling of an electric drivetrain. Drive along our host Leonie von Hase in the new EQA, the fully electric entry model of the new Mercedes-EQ brand. Get in!

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Why More Boost Doesn't Always Mean More Power


If two engines have the same boost, and the same displacement, why does one make more power than the other? The answer is complex, but ultimately it comes down to how much air (specifically oxygen) can you get inside an engine's cylinders. The more air you have, the more oxygen you have, thus you can inject more fuel and produce more power. But manifold pressure is only one measurement that will determine how much oxygen you'll have within your combustion chamber.

Temperature and humidity also play a role on the engine's performance. You need to look at manifold density, instead of simply boost, to really know how much air the engine is getting. Not to mention ignition timing, air/fuel ratios, and the efficiencies of the turbos you are using. This video will break it all down from beginning to end!

Humidity Effects On Performance:
I spoke with a Ford engineer about how humidity affects horsepower. He stated that humidity acts like EGR. For example, combustion with 1% water by mass (not to be confused with relative humidity percentage) is nearly equivalent to using 1.7% EGR. As humidity increases, you increase your mass flow rate, which increases heat capacity, which causes cooler combustion and reduces combustion pressures.

Sunday, July 11, 2021

Future of Design - Volvo Cars


Imagine it – every new Volvo car in 2030 being fully electric. We have so many opportunities to approach our designs in new ways as we explore the potential of emerging priorities like aerodynamics and material choices.

Friday, July 9, 2021

LEVEL UP! How to Keep Your Brakes Working Properly


Well-functioning brakes are essential for a safe journey. Get all the important information about how brakes work and what to look out for, from our host Chris Brow.

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

The All-New BMW 2 Series Coupé.


You know who you are. Now embrace it. The all-new BMW 2 Series Coupé. Show your true colours.

The all-new BMW 2 Series Coupé embodies sporting prowess with a focus on an athletic design, powerful engines and sophisticated chassis technology.

A new eye-catching front end featuring triangular forms and diagonal lines makes for a striking look to the all-new BMW 2 Series Coupé. Flared wheel arches and a muscular power dome at the centre of the bonnet give a clear indication of the car's pure driving pleasure.

Compact dimensions and an intelligent lightweight design give the car a distinctive driving dynamic. Almost perfect 50:50 weight distribution and optimised aerodynamics enhance the car’s abilities in everyday driving and give that unmistakable BMW character.

BMW M240i xDrive
Fuel consumption combined 1/100km: 8.8 – 8.1 (WLTP), CO2-emissions combined: 200–185 g/km (WLTP). Further information: www.bmw.com/disclaimer.