Motor Head: This is a golden age of motor engineering

While car buyers might not use any award ceremony results to help them decide, there’s no doubt that the car makers care about winning

While I remain to be convinced that the ‘International Engine of the Year’ (like most motor industry awards) has any influence over consumer buying decisions, I have agreed to join the jury as it’s a subject close to my heart (I grew up working in my dad’s garage and went on to do a PhD in engineering). Though I love what I do now, I must admit that I sometimes envy the automotive ...