Speed has always fascinated human curiosity, pushing engineers, scientists, and researchers to explore how far the limits of performance can be extended. From high-speed elevators and advanced imaging systems to powerful aircraft, roller coasters, and record-breaking vehicles, extreme velocity can take many different forms. These achievements demonstrate how specialized technology, careful engineering, and remarkable natural […]
Why Your Parking Brake Matters: Essential Maintenance, Common Issues, and Repair Steps
What can happen when I repair a failed parking brake? Many owners have been curious as to whether fixing a nonfunctional parking brake is truly worth the investment particularly once they find out there is a common problem that afflicts parking (emergency) brakes. While perhaps less critical than the primary brake pedal system, failure of […]
General Motors Safety Recalls for Silverado EV and Sierra EV Trucks
General Motors has added a growing selection of electric models in every segment and badge on the Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick lineup and those highly-capable batteries now have a substantial place in the automaker’s long-term plans. The manufacturing focal point for those all-electric trucks like the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV at […]
Kia Recalls 460,000 Telluride SUVs Over Front Power Seat Fire Risk
More than half-a-million Kia Telluride SUVs across several model years are involved in a large recall due to the risk of fire. According to federal safety regulators, the front power seat motor in nearly half a million 2020 to 2024 Kia Tellurides is prone to overheating, posing a safety risk. Motorists should refrain from parking […]
10 Key Features Defining the Chevrolet Silverado EV Performance and Practical Utility
The Chevrolet Silverado EV is GM’s entry into the full-size electric pickups segment with a model set to combine the utility of a truck with the advantages of an electric powertrain, including the instant torque of an EV powertrain. Rather than electrifying the existing gasoline Silverados, Chevrolet created a vehicle based upon the requirements of […]
Industry Analyst Michael Dunne Issues Strategic Warning to U.S. Automakers on Global Competition
Global competition in auto race accelerating. Michael Dunne an automotive consultant-warned American automakers that they must get a handle on their costs, management layer and inefficiency or risk being unable to compete globally. The author of three books about automotive trends was in the Aug. 15 show “Inside Automotive,” and was a speaker at The […]
Flawed Aircraft of World War II: Examining Eight Troubled Military Bombers
During the Second World War, aerial warfare underwent enormous technological changes as military aviation rapidly evolved under the pressure of constant combat. Engineers pushed the boundaries of aircraft design, developing bombers with new configurations, more powerful engines, improved structures, and greater operational capabilities. Yet not every ambitious design succeeded. Several aircraft entered service with serious […]
Unpacking Automotive History: 10 Notable Misfits Built by Famous Car Manufacturers
Building cars is an ambitious endeavor, and even the world’s most experienced manufacturers can occasionally miss the mark. Creating a successful vehicle depends on engineering, budgets, market trends, consumer tastes, and effective positioning. When these factors fail to align, the result can be a puzzling misfit rather than a successful product. Some manufacturers were trying […]
A Deep Dive into 10 Iconic Shooting Brakes That Defined Automotive Design
Shooting brakes are such a peculiar concept in automotive design. They seem to bridge the gap between a sport-minded coupe and the pragmatic estate. This term originally comes to play when referring to horse drawn vehicles called shooting brakes, developed in England to offer carriage passengers space for sporting accoutrement, guns and hunting dogs in […]
Evaluating the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV Architecture and Performance
Previously, the German carmaker’s strategy for its next generation of electric vehicles was very different, but the new 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA is a complete departure. Unlike most contemporary EVs, the compact luxury sedan will follow a different trajectory as the first model built on the new Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA) that is designed to accommodate […]