The Gerald R. Ford-class of carriers is certainly one of the most conceptually revolutionary warships developed to date, balancing their impressive displacement with systems designed to overhaul naval aviation. The Ford class brings EMALS, automation to weapon handling and transport, rearranged deck arrangements and huge new electricity demands onto one hull, a combination presenting tremendous […]
Inside GM’s Experimental V8 Engines: Engineering the W-43 and DOHC Pontiac 427
General Motors tackled some of its loftiest engineering challenges during the late-1960s horsepower wars, when its divisions duked it out with larger engines, more trick cylinder heads, more robust internal components, and ever-more complex valvetrains. Down in that maelstrom, Oldsmobile penned an experimental 32-valve V8-the W-43-based on its 455-cubic-inch platform. The engine never made its […]
Exploring 10 of the World’s Fastest Machines, Vehicles, and Record-Breaking Phenomena
Since we first learned to walk we have been obsessed with speed. From the frantic spinning of carousels and the blur of traffic on our roads and rails, to the violent thunder of machines of war, the quiet hush of lab equipment, the swift ripple of water, and the astonishing speeds of probes exploring the […]
Buying a Used Car? These Service History Clues Could Save You Thousands
Vehicle maintenance is the sort of job that can easily get buried on your to-do list in the midst of everything else, that life sometimes throws your way. A new vehicle report by CARFAX revealed just how many of you this issue is affected one in four drivers are in fact overdue for manufacturer specified […]
Buying a Used Mercedes? These Engines Could Save You From a Costly Mistake
Once a Greek taxi driver ran his Mercedes diesel for a record-breaking 4.6 million kilometers. Eventually his 1976 240D found its way into a museum, but today’s Mercedes automobiles are a lot different. Modern models are packed with luxury equipment such as hybrid systems, air suspension, electronic controls, sophisticated safety systems and driver-assistance systems. This […]
Ahead of Their Time: Engineering Innovations of the Vector W8 and Ford GT90
Much like the arrival of active aerodynamics, carbon-fiber monocoques and digital cockpits within our modern hypercars, adventurous designers and engineers had been trying the impossible before us, in the 80s and 90s. A few US manufacturers pushed the boundaries of the established European supercar designers, with designs that arrived from the distant future. Their data […]
This Boeing 747 Looks Almost Too Huge to Fly So How Does Atlas Air Keep It in the Air?
The Boeing 747 Dreamlifter is one of the strangest-looking aircraft ever to take to the skies, combining the familiar foundation of the legendary 747 with an enormous, swollen fuselage that makes it resemble a flying warehouse. Officially designated the Boeing 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter (LCF), this unusual aircraft was created for a highly specialized purpose: […]
A 747 Flew With Five Engines So Why Did Qantas Add One More?
When a commercial jetliner experiences mechanical trouble abroad, solving the problem requires exceptional logistical coordination and technical adaptability. In 2016, Australian carrier Qantas faced precisely this challenge when one of its Boeing 747 aircraft became stranded at Johannesburg, South Africa, due to a damaged Rolls-Royce engine. Keeping a massive airliner grounded overseas created a serious […]
10 Sleeper Cars That Look Slow Until You See What’s Under the Hood
This is because the ultimate performance car aims to flaunt it using a variety of devices; oversized spoilers, wide wheel arches, in-your-face grilles, garish paint schemes and loud exhausts are among these. Sleeper cars, however, have the ultimate stealth appeal. Beneath the unassuming and often entirely forgettable exterior of a common family-style hatchback or a […]
The Kaiser Jeep M715 Was Built for War And It Was Tougher Than It Looked
The original Willys MB secured its place in history across mud and battlefield fumes, yet the onset of the Cold War exposed the physical limitations of the classic quarter-ton design. By the late 1950s, evolving military doctrine had transitioned toward mechanized, equipment-heavy infantry units. Recoilless rifles, anti-tank weapons, bulky generators, and expanded communications gear created […]