Aviation is inseparably linked to the chase of speed. Since the first days of the powered flight, engineers and pilots have strived to create machines that will be capable of moving through the sky faster, higher, and cover more distance. What started with ruddy wooden planes, which were propelled by small engines, slowly transformed into […]
When Detroit Steel Meets Modern Traffic: A 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Survives a Multi-Car Crash
On an almost identical level to the “modern mini van vs an old american truck,” a stark motor vehicle collision in the area south of Detroit generated images quickly devoured by the Internet. A relatively new compact Kia was annihilated in the frontal section, as its massive opponent, a 1973 Chrysler New Yorker, suffered negligible […]
A Comprehensive Review of the BYD Sealion 5 Plug-in Hybrid SUV
Once a supplier of electric vehicle components, BYD has quickly established itself as a significant global automotive player, moving into the 21st century with a steadily increasing range of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) outside of its native China. The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i lands right in the competitive family crossover […]
10 Iconic Aircraft That Refused to Retire and Kept Flying for Decades
Aviation history is filled with technological leaps, but some legendary aircraft have shown remarkable staying power. Built around demanding missions and practical requirements, these airframes have continued flying long after newer designs appeared. Their longevity comes from durable engineering, adaptable designs, and the ability to remain useful as aviation needs change. From strategic bombers and […]
Ten Charismatic American Warplanes Engineering the Jet Age of the 1960s
The 1960s was the Golden Age of US military aviation. This was the era in which airplane builders weren’t afraid of taking great risks in order to create aircraft that were faster and had higher ceilings and greater range than ever before and had capabilities that made fighting possible within air-to-air engagements at very high […]
Reclaiming the Dashboard: Why Automakers Are Bringing Back Physical Controls to Cars
Modern cars have cabins that often resemble more the electronics section at a big box store than the interior of a car. High-resolution touchscreens and virtual instrument displays are the norm at all sorts of price points, as is vehicle function that relies on the software you’re seeing on those screens. It started as an […]
10 Dashboard and Interior Features Modern Drivers Have Learned to Hate
Today’s vehicles come with digital screens, automatic driver assists, connected features and computer control systems that all are advertised to create a wiser driving experience. Although many can impress you during a showroom demonstration, the wow factor usually doesn’t last and what you expected to save you time will end up costing you time. Driving […]
10 Small Vehicles That Redefined Compact Engineering and City Driving
Automotive excellence is not exclusively dependent upon vast displacements and gargantuan sheet metal. A nimble city hatchback or a smart microcar can be a thing of beauty. Explore the potential of downsizing with the help of our picks of the best small cars. They are all about maximizing the space within a relatively small footprint […]
10 Bizarre Laws and Restrictions Classic Car Owners Need to Know
Possessing an antique vehicle is among the easiest joys in the car industry. You find the perfect car, spend a lot of hours working on it and then drive it around when you feel like it. But it can get pretty complicated when the registration rules, insurance requirements, equipment requirements and local laws all come […]
10 Discontinued Pickups and Trucks That Left a Lasting Legacy on the Market
Automotive history was filled with various trucks that became iconic and special in the hearts of the owners. They became popular due to their ability to solve the problems of hauling, the unusual design, enhanced performance, and unique technologies. Although some of them failed to become bestsellers and stop at the edges of innovation, today […]