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How these cars are engineered, how the brands got here, and what owning one well actually involves. Each article links to the brand guide or service page it belongs with.

Industry
Mercedes S-Class Brake Hose Recall Expanded: AMG S 63 and Maybach Models Included, What Owners Should Do

Mercedes expanded its S-Class front brake hose recall to about 30,000 cars, including the AMG S 63 E Performance and Maybach sedans. Here's who's affected and what to do.

· 5 min read
Ownership
What Does an Aston Martin Cost to Maintain? Service Schedule, Warranty and Wear Items

How Aston Martin servicing works: the 10,000 mile or 12 month cycle, the 3 year warranty, extended cover and Timeless, and the wear items that drive real bills.

· 5 min read
Models
Bentley Torcal Explained: Specs, Range and Rivals for Bentley's First Electric SUV

The Bentley Torcal makes up to 888 PS from two motors and a 113 kWh battery. Here's how its range, charging and chassis stack up in the luxury EV class.

· 5 min read
Technology
Hybrid Supercars Explained: How Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren and Porsche Combine Engines and Motors

Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren and Porsche all use hybrid power, but in very different ways. Here's how each system works and what owners should ask a shop.

· 4 min read
History
How Maserati Engines Evolved: From the Biturbo to Ferrari-Built V8s and the Nettuno V6

Maserati went from the 1981 Biturbo to Ferrari-built V8s and V12s, then back to its own engine with the Nettuno V6. Here is what changed and what owners should know.

· 5 min read
Technology
Carbon Fiber Monocoques Explained: How McLaren, Lamborghini, Ferrari and Bugatti Build Them

A carbon tub is the stiff, light core of a modern supercar. Here's how McLaren, Lamborghini, Ferrari and Bugatti build theirs, and what owners should ask about damage.

· 4 min read
Buying
Buying a Used Rolls-Royce Ghost: Early vs Facelift Cars, Weak Points and Inspection Checks

A used first-generation Rolls-Royce Ghost can cost a fraction of its original price. Here is what separates the cars, what fails, and what an inspection must cover.

· 5 min read
Industry
Porsche Center-Lock Wheel Recall Adds 548 Cars: Which 911s and 718s Are Affected and What to Do

Porsche added 548 more 2024 911 and 718 sports cars to its center-lock wheel recall. Here's which models, why the nuts fracture, and what owners should do now.

· 4 min read
Ownership
What Does a Mercedes-AMG Cost to Maintain? Service A and B, Warranty Terms and Wear Items

How Mercedes-AMG servicing works: the Service A and B cycle, what the 4 year warranty covers, which wear items it skips, and where the real bills come from.

· 5 min read
Models
Aston Martin Vanquish vs Ferrari 12Cilindri: Where the 824 bhp V12 GT Stands in Its Class

The Aston Martin Vanquish makes 835 PS from a twin-turbo V12. Here's how its specs, chassis and ownership picture compare with the Ferrari 12Cilindri.

· 4 min read
Technology
Active Aerodynamics Explained: How Moving Wings and Flaps Work on Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren

Active aero swaps one compromise for several settings. Here's how Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren use moving wings and flaps, and what owners should check.

· 4 min read
History
How the Bentley W12 Evolved: From the 2003 Continental GT to the Batur and the V8 Hybrid

Bentley's 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 ran from 2003 to 2024. Here's how the engine was built, how it grew, why it ended and what owners should know now.

· 5 min read
History
How Bugatti Power Evolved: From the Veyron W16 to the Chiron and the Tourbillon V16 Hybrid

Bugatti's engines have gone from the 1,001 PS Veyron W16 to the 1,600 PS Chiron Super Sport and a 1,800 PS V16 hybrid. Here is how, and what it means for owners.

· 4 min read
Buying
Buying a Used Maserati GranTurismo: Gearbox, Skyhook and Other Checks Before You Buy

A used first-generation Maserati GranTurismo can be a bargain or a money pit. Here are the engines, gearboxes, weak points and inspection items that matter.

· 5 min read
Industry
Daytona SP3, LaFerrari and Enzo at Auction This Weekend: What the Las Vegas Sale Tells Owners

Broad Arrow's Las Vegas sale puts a Daytona SP3, LaFerrari and Enzo up for bids. Here's what the estimates, warranties and service history mean for owners.

· 4 min read
Ownership
What Does a Ferrari Cost to Maintain? Service Intervals, Warranty Options and Big Bills

A practical guide to Ferrari running costs: annual service timing, the seven year maintenance program, Power15 warranty, and the clutch, belt and brake bills.

· 5 min read
Models
Lamborghini Temerario Explained: The 920 hp V8 Hybrid That Replaces the Huracan

What the Lamborghini Temerario actually is: a 10,000 rpm twin-turbo V8 with three motors, how it compares with the Ferrari 296 GTB, and what owners should ask.

· 5 min read
Technology
Paint Protection Film vs Ceramic Coating: What Each Actually Does on an Exotic Car

PPF stops stone chips and heals light scratches; ceramic coating makes paint slick and easy to wash. Here's how each works, how long they last, and how to choose.

· 5 min read
History
How the Rolls-Royce Phantom Evolved: From the 1925 New Phantom to Goodwood's V12 Flagship

The Phantom name dates to 1925. Here's how the Rolls-Royce flagship passed from Crewe to BMW's Goodwood plant, and what the VII and VIII mean for owners.

· 4 min read
Technology
Carbon-Ceramic Brakes Explained: How They Work, How Long They Last and What to Watch

Carbon-ceramic brakes cut weight and resist fade, but they wear differently from iron. Here's how they're made, how to read their condition, and how to care for them.

· 5 min read
History
How the Porsche 911 Engine Evolved: Air Cooling, Water Cooling, Turbos and Hybrid

From the 130 PS air-cooled 901 of 1963 to today's T-Hybrid GTS, how Porsche reworked the 911's flat-six, and what each era means for owners and their shops.

· 4 min read