AET Blogs

We explore the some of the most exciting turbocharged cars that will be hitting the showrooms in 2016. Naturally aspirated is out, turbo is in.

Here are 5 of our absolute favourite Yorkshire roads, perfect for unfettered driving pleasure in God’s own county.

In this post, we take a look at ECU remapping and tuning boxes in detail, looking at the cost, performance and safety of both options.

Here we’re looking at the turbo actuator (also known as a wastegate actuator), showing you what it is, what it does, and why you need one, before looking at when you might need to consider upgrading and fitting a new one.

Over the past few months, we’ve spent lots of time focusing on new turbo tec, and the developments that are refining turbocharging at a faster rate than ever before (check out these posts on electric turbo compounding and electric turbo tech). The idea behind all these changes has been to improve the efficiency and responsiveness…

“There’s no replacement for displacement” – so the old motoring enthusiast’s saying goes…but does it still ring true in 2015? Whereas once, engine size was THE determining factor in the power and performance of an engine, things are definitely changing.  As smaller engines fitted with turbochargers take over from larger naturally aspirated motors, we explore…

That’s right, spring is here! With the weather improving, it’s got everyone at AET dreaming about a barbecue summer. Whilst the British summer might be hit and miss weather wise, there’s little better than driving down an open road in a fast, 2 seater convertible, with the wind rushing through your hair on a hot…

Once, turbo-lag was seen as an inherent downside of turbocharging, and an inevitable compromise you had to face when choosing a turbo car. Now, with the meteoric rise in popularity of the turbo - things are changing quickly. In this post, we’re taking a look at turbo lag, explaining what it is, why it happens,…

With turbocharging now firmly at the forefront of automotive development, the technology behind it is moving forward at a faster rate than ever before. We’ve already taken a look at the rise in electric turbocharging on the blog, and previewed some exciting future developments, and now, we’re going to be looking at the concept behind…

It’s a really exciting time in the world of turbocharging. Production is up, new technology is being developed, and more and more turbocharged vehicles are coming to market. In fact, 2015 looks to be a landmark year for turbocharging, as the automotive industry continues to look for ways to maximise fuel economy and reduce emissions.…

Winter weather can make for some seriously difficult driving conditions, and with forecasts for lots of snow, ice and heavy winds over the coming month, it’s vital to take extra precautions to ensure you’re safe on the roads. Prepare for the testing conditions and keep yourself on the road in the worst weather with our…

Prevention is always better than the cure, and looking after your vehicle and keeping it well maintained is the best way to avoid costly repairs. With more components and a more complex design, turbocharged engines are a little different to their naturally aspirated cousins – which means they benefit from a bit of special treatment…