BMW Group Annihilating 8,000 Jobs While Cutting Decade-Long Deal For New Software BMW Group just announced two unrelated (or perhaps wholly related) news items. First, plans to cut around 8,000 jobs in Germany. Also, the car maker agreed to the single, 10-year supply deal for technology partner Qualcomm. Put them together and it’s the story […]
One Name, Two Worlds: Felix Rosenqvist’s Indy 500 Triumph
Nothing sounds like the Indianapolis 500. It’s not just engine roar speeding up to impossible velocities that is what you FEEL rattling through the bleachers; an all-encompassing rumble that surrounds a couple of hundred thousand fans to form one of the greatest experiences in motorsport. A race the world knows as “The Greatest Spectacle in […]
NASCAR Addresses Heated Rivalry After Chicago On-Track Clash
NASCAR’s Cup Series has a storied history of having rivalries that have boiled over on raced tracks, leaving a trail of controversy in their wake. Each season brings with it an array of confrontations, be it between drivers, team personnel or even officials, with only a select few of these becoming major storylines throughout the […]
Honda Unveils Radical 0 Series EV Prototypes and Advanced Tech at CES 2025
Honda made a major splash at CES 2025 in Las Vegas by presenting the world premiere of two prototype electric vehicles: the Honda 0 SUV and the Honda 0 Saloon. Representing the foundation of the upcoming Honda 0 Series, these prototypes signal a dramatic design and technological shift for the automaker. Built upon a new […]
Automakers Compete for £900M UK Military Vehicle Contract
The world car industry appears to have identified defence business. Jaguar Land Rover and General Motors are expected to do battle for an estimated £900m Ministry of defence contract that will lead to British armed forces being supplied with thousands of new 4×4 vehicles. The deal marks the biggest replacing of military vehicles in generations […]
A Clear Guide to Ten Essential Types of Aircraft in Modern Aviation
Aviation is one of the most incredible successes in modern engineering, bringing people, businesses and cultures together around the world every day. Most people are probably more familiar with commercial aircraft, but these are just one aspect of the vast aviation industry. The skies today are full of planes that are used for all sorts […]
How 3D-Printed Sand is Forging a New Era of Engine Power
In the world of gears and high performance, we are drawn to the flashy stuff the billet, the carbon fiber, the wild new configurations. Right now, however, one of the biggest advances is taking place in an area none of us see the foundry. The oft-overlooked intake manifold, a beastly metal conduit channeling precious air […]
A Deep Dive into 10 Overlooked and Forgotten Ford Vehicles
Name any great part of Ford’s storied history as an automobile manufacturer, and only a handful will come to mind immediately. We know the Mustang, the F-Series trucks, and the immortal Model T, each having etched themselves into history with its combination of innovation, performance, or cultural significance. But, beyond these popular stars, Ford has […]
Ford’s Bronco Recall: A Technical Look at the Fire Risk
The Bronco from Ford Motor Company has always personified the promise of adventure, freedom, and sheer capability. It was created as the robust and able SUV designed for tough adventures, and its legendary status has been a major factor in securing dedicated fans. That reputation, centered around confidence and endurance, would still fall victim to […]
Celebrating Giugiaro: 12 Designs That Shaped Automotive History
It’s few men who have entered the lexicon of auto design, fewer still are names that have acquired mythical status-and Giugiaro is one of the latter. His contributions transcend simple cars to influence entire generations of driving machines, from humble hatches to head-turning Italian sports cars. Having been named “Designer of the Century” by a […]