The human drive has always been to build something that could achieve maximum speed. The speed of light is all we have, but throughout Earth, life exhibits numerous instances of motion at breakneck speed. Decades of innovation and engineering resulted in machines that revolutionized speed, while millions of years of natural selection shaped creatures from […]
UAW Strike at Michigan GM Supplier Disrupts Key Axle Production
The North American auto supply chain is in disarray after almost 1,000 United Auto Workers (UAW) went on strike against a major supplier of General Motors. The work stoppage began at 12:01 A.M. on Monday, June 1 at the Dauch Corporation, also known as American Axle, in Three Rivers, Michigan. The plant produces vital parts […]
The 10 Best Italian Planes We Can’t Actually Name
Italian planes have always had something of a je ne sais quoi about them. Whether it be speed, style, or some combination of the two, they seem to possess a certain je nais sais quoi. When people think of Italian design, they think of supercars and designer clothing, but there is no reason why aviation […]
A Tour of the BMW Museum’s Most Significant Cars
For any serious car enthusiast, a trip to the BMW Museum is much more than just a detour on a larger sightseeing tour of Munich. In the BMW Museum, one can admire a wide range of cars from different eras. However, one will see few concept cars and many production vehicles at the facility. In […]
Chinese Automakers Drive a New Era in Europe
Change on the continent that gave birth to the modern automotive revolution. There is a seismic disruption unfolding on the roads of Europe, a continent long treated like the undisputed domain of long-established German, French and American manufacturers, brands so integral to the automotive furniture of the continent as to seem immutable. Except, new automotive […]
12 Mechanic Phrases That Should Raise a Red Flag
When the check engine light appears there’s a feeling of dread that most drivers are familiar with. Car repair work can be very stressful due to the complexity of terminology, price of parts and choices to make in the face of pressure. The vast majority of mechanics strive to gain trust from their customers, and […]
U.S. Moves to Mandate Safer Car Doors After Entrapment Reports
American auto safety regulators are preparing the ground for a rule that will affect car doors for years to come. The move comes after several tragic cases when people were unable to exit a vehicle due to a flush, electrified handle common to Teslas and some other manufacturers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirmed […]
Misunderstood Masterpieces: 10 Cars That Aged Beautifully
From the beginning of the automobile’s use, automotive design has been a balance between creativity and public acceptance. Most manufacturers take the easy way to go and make cars that look like cars they’ve seen before and cater to the general masses that drive them. Although this approach can yield commercial success, it’s unlikely to […]
Navigating the 2026 Auto Market: Hybrids Surge Amid Price Pressures
Though the world of automobiles have always seen transformation, the road to 2026 is on its face one of the fascinating in-play shifts over the last few years, as a turbulent ride through economic uncertainty, supply shortages, evolving consumer tastes, and the dizzying pace of new technology has still left the US new vehicle market […]
Thailand Eyes $714 Million EV Program to Revitalize Auto Sector
Thailand is set to make a major move to speed up the use of electric vehicles as part of its proposed 24 billion baht ($714 million) program to revive its moribund motorcar sector. The initiative would jump start replacement of thousands of high emission vehicles with cleaner electric vehicles and help support one of the […]