Jeff Bezos, an e-commerce billionaire and one of the richest people in the world, has an impressive fleet of personal jets that can address a plethora of travel demands. His aircraft collection has been a combination of luxury, performance and practicality. His other aircraft, although quite useful in long-range travel, is distinct due to its […]
The Grappler: The Wild Bumper Tech Ending High-Speed Pursuits
The place of high-speed police chases in society has always been a weird one. The intensity of them cannot be denied, the lights flashing, the engines roaring, the unexpected turns that make each pursuit a scene out of an action movie. However, behind that adrenaline rush spectacle is a much more serious reality. Such endeavors […]
Honda Unleashes Its First-Ever V8 with VTEC Power
The concept of a Honda V8 has been in the mind of enthusiasts all over the world decades. It was one of those what-if-discussions that continued to be brought up in garages, online forums and car meets. The last brand that would require a V8 was always Honda, a company that has proven to have […]
Michigan Suspends GM Dealer License Over Used Cars Sold as New
The auto sector is usually based on trust where customers are expected to trust the dealerships to provide them with the correct information on the cars they are buying. Once such trust is in doubt, it may result in severe regulatory measures and societal apprehension. A recent case in Michigan, which involved LaFontaine Chevrolet Buick […]
Sky-High Status: Inside 10 of The Most Impressive Celebrity Jets
Throughout its history, the symbol of the ultimate combination of efficiency, privacy, and luxury, was assigned to the most influential persons in the world, which can be found in the sphere of the private aviation. In the case of celebrities and even world icons, a personal jet is much more than a means of transport, […]
A New Road Forward: Why Automakers Want a Weight-Based Fee
How we finance our roads has not changed much over decades, silently performing their part in the backdrop of daily commuting. Whenever one fills his or her vehicle, a small part of that money is used to maintain the highways, bridges and transportation systems. It is a kind of model that has been known and […]
Ambitious Failures: A Look at 10 Notoriously Flawed Helicopters
Helicopters often are considered to be rather unreliable vehicles, but it’s not totally true. Today there are a lot of rotorcrafts, which possess some outstanding advantages such as vertical takeoff and landing, ability to operate in confined areas, and others. They may be used in evacuation, military operations, rescue missions, etc. Now let us pay […]
Europe’s Aerial Arsenal: A Guide to Its Top Military Aircraft
The history of military air in Europe takes more than 100 years, it was formed under the influence of the high technological development and the periods of the acute international struggle. Preliminary aircraft were delicate and experimental, but formed the basis of some of the most iconic machines ever constructed. Such designs as the Spitfire, […]
The Avro Vulcan: A Deep Dive Into 10 Defining Features
The Avro Vulcan was one of the most eye-catching and innovative aircraft designs produced during the golden age of aviation. Designed during the era of the Cold War, it symbolized the resolve of the British military to have its own strong and reliable nuclear deterrent. In combination with its intimidating and instantly recognizable silhouette, it […]
14 Legendary Piston-Engine Fighters That Ruled the Skies
The skies were dominated by the mighty engines of powerful propeller-driven machines that depicted the zenith of mechanical innovation before jet engines changed the face of the aviation industry forever. These piston-powered fighters were not merely weapons of war, but well-designed works of engineering that incorporated speed, agility, and brute strength in a way never […]