The desire to fly faster than ever has been the one overwhelming idea that has propelled human flight. Since the Wright Flyer first took flight many years ago at a walking pace at most, the history of aviation has been one of trial and error, grandeur and technological advances. What started as weak and brief […]
Beyond the Shine: Classic Cars That May Not Be Worth Restoring
The concept of owning a vintage project vehicle is one that leaves nearly all car lovers thrilled. It seems like a once-in-a-life chance to save an abandoned machine, to re-create life into it with your own hands, and, finally, to feel the pleasure of driving it or, even, to sell it at a profit. Yet, […]
10 Aircraft Carriers That Failed to Meet Expectations
Aircraft carriers can be regarded as the epitome of naval engineering, the symbol of unsurpassed military strength and world coverage. These floating airbases extend military power up to the ocean, which is a determining factor in today’s warfare. Not all carriers have however performed as expected. Some of these tremendous investments have been poorly designed […]
An Inside Look at 10 Leading Stealth Combat Aircraft
The new warfare has gone way beyond the old fields of battle and taking of the skies is one of the most decisive aspects of warfare. Air superiority is not merely the number of aircraft; it is the smarter, less visible, and more efficient machines that are able to perform the tasks that the other […]
Congress Mandates a Mechanical Failsafe for EV Doors
Modern electric car has become one of the most obvious examples of technological advancement in the automotive industry. The absence of visible controls, smooth surfaces, silent operation, and software-controlled controls have changed the perceptions of what people expect of a car. All of it is smart, smooth and convenient-minded. Starting with the ability to unlock […]
Brave Misfits: 12 Cars That Were Too Bold for Their Time
There are cars that fail merely because they do not hit the nail on the head. Others fail because they are bold enough to take a step further than what is accepted by the market. The vehicles within this story are of the second category. They were not just simple mistakes; they were radical experiments […]
Separating Car Myths from Reality: A Guide for Modern Drivers
The car myths are all over, and people tend to inherit them like family values or collect them at the outdated tips. These beliefs are still held by many drivers and they are not questioned by anyone as to whether they are relevant to modern vehicles. Whereas there was some truth in some of the […]
Automotive Misfits: Ten Overlooked Cars That Were Secretly Great
Not every car becomes a star. The car industry is about excitement, big budgets for advertising and what people think of the brand. Really good cars can get lost in the crowd. Some cars come out at the time some people do not understand them and some cars get overshadowed by other cars that are […]
Beyond Jets and Props: 10 Bizarre Aircraft Engines Explored
In the minds of the majority of individuals when aircraft engines are considered, an image of either revolving propellers or obnoxious jet engines comes to mind. The systems have characterized decades of aviation transporting passengers and cargo worldwide. But the flight adventure has never been restricted to only these well-known technologies. Engineers have never been […]
A Legacy in Motion: Inside Rodger Dudding’s 450-Car Collection
Passion frequently shows itself in size in the realm of collecting private cars, but few collections are quite as personal and intelligently organized as the one that Rodger Dudding assembled. The amazing collection he has at Studio434 is not merely a storage facility. It is a museum that lives and breathes and displays more than […]