This video covers the fundamentals of how a turbocharger works. The most basic observation we can make about a turbocharger is that it can be divided into its hot and cold sides. The hot side houses ...

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...

Automobiles, as any mechanic will tell you, are complicated beasts. Enthusiasts, of course, will have a solid grasp of the jargon. They'll know at a glance what the unusual shape on that road sign ...

Why does a petrol-hybrid car with a turbo engine also have an electric supercharger? And why were electric superchargers not used in the past? Traditional superchargers are belt-driven compressors ...