Midsize pickup loyalists and Honda enthusiasts have reason to rejoice as the automaker preps a third generation of its Honda Ridgeline. The pickup has long differentiated itself from the competition by balancing on-road friendliness, refined accommodations, and versatile utility in a segment dominated by body-on-frame rivals. After more than a decade of improvements and updates […]
Citroën Revives the Iconic 2CV as an Affordable Retro Electric City Car
The Citron marque will soon launch a modern version of one of motoring history’s most iconic machines. It has been over three decades since the last original 2CV was made but initial designs are now well underway for a modern, electric replacement. The new machine will hopefully embody all the fun character of the original […]
8 Classic Vehicles That Baby Boomers Loved and Still Drive Today
Cars and boomers share a history You see, the automobile means much more than just transportation for much of the boomer generation vehicles of the 50s, 60s, and 70s were about style, freedom, individuality and skillful craftsmanship. From driving off the lot as soon as they got their licenses to taking it on fornicate in […]
Ten Historic British Racing Aircraft That Shaped Aviation Engineering and Speed
In the 1920s and 1930s,British aviation entered an era of rapid development where speed, engineering and experimentation flourished. Designers attempted to maximize aerodynamic performance and install high-performance powerplants in sleek designs that drew the eye and set new speed records, which grabbed world-wide attention. These weren’t just racing curiosities: these machines provided leaps in aerodynamic […]
Engineering Marvels in the Sky: 10 Aircraft with Extraordinary Scale and Performance
Across the whole span of airspace around the world, humans maintain all of sorts of aircraft: small, trainer or light single-utility types (e.g. Small Cessnas) to large airliners such as Boeings, jumbo or even heavy airlift transports of all shapes. Their types demonstrate all sorts of problems for engineers to solve. They range through scales […]
10 Classic Cars That Struggled to Gain High Collector Value Over Time
Sure, classic cars can be incredibly prestigious or at least that’s the reputation they command rare and appreciating over time, but just old enough does not instantly give your automobile clout nor significant ROI as it did not by simply holding it off the curb or road for so many years. To make any vintage […]
10 Notable Automotive Design Flaws and Engineering Missteps in Car History
You know, even some of the most storied and well-respected companies within the auto manufacturing world have slipped on the design and engineering side a number of times throughout their history. Throughout the years, designers have risked being too daring, have pursued fad trends too long, and have experimented with technology that simply wasn’t ready […]
Unpacking Ford’s Historic Concept Cars and Secret Prototypes That Never Reached Production
For more than 100 years, the Ford Motor Company has been producing some of the most iconic vehicles ever made, including models like the Model T and the F-Series trucks. Beneath the surface of the production cars people know and love, there is another side to Ford’s history consisting of bizarre prototypes, experimental ideas and […]
Federal Safety Agency Escalates Investigation Into Ford Timing Belt Components
Federal safety regulators are investigating a possible mechanical problem in a 1.0L, 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine in about 135,000 Ford cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has already upgraded the investigation due to reports of engine timing belt deterioration, low engine oil pressure warnings and unexpectedly large decreases or losses of engine power. The […]
A Deep Dive into 10 Forgotten Cars of the 1980s Era
The 1980s showed an interesting blend of technology shifts, evolving consumer demands, and unusual car shapes. With manufacturers taking new experimental approaches in light of higher fuel standards, the changing global automotive alliances, and demands for cars to stand out of the mainstream crowd. There are a few icon cars from this decade that will […]