The problem facing the automotive industry in the United States is deeper than the numbers being sold at dealerships or produced in manufacturing facilities. A widening deficit in supply of synthetic motor oil is starting to affect repair shops, service providers and dealerships around the United States. Standard oil changes have been considered one of […]
US Pushes for Stricter American Auto Content in Mexico Talks
The auto sector of North America is on the verge of enormous change, as both United States and Mexico starts negotiating new terms on how autos and light trucks are assembled from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and from Canadian borders to Panamanian borders. In that negotiation is the American’s call for more […]
Semiconductor Price Hikes Signal End of Auto Price Cuts
The automotive industry has had a good run with some aggressive discounting and keen pricing, but that may be starting to change. Unseen by many car buyers, costs have increased for automakers due to one critical component they rarely consider: the semiconductor chip. Some of the top makers of the powerful chips-STMicroelectronics, Infineon and Vishay-have […]
A Guide to the Grandest Superyachts of Tech Billionaires
Yachts and how technology’s biggest fortunes have changed the game of mega-yacht ownership the world of superyachts: among the most private sanctuaries of extravagance, a domain in which phenomenal sums of money have been used to construct sailing monuments to engineering, design and pleasure. But for many of the wealthiest technology billionaires on Earth, purchasing […]
An Inside Look at Boeing’s Prototype 737 MAX 10 Jet
The aircraft are increasingly expected to carry more passengers, to burn less fuel, and to cut operating costs while at the same time remaining as reliable as ever. The need to balance these factors forces aircraft makers to continuously update their existing models and, along the way, to innovate their technologies to increase the performance […]
Beyond the Blade: A Guide to Silencing Squeaky Wipers
There are very few sounds that are as unpleasant as the sound of the windshield wipers sliding on the glass. It is annoying and distracting, and it leaves most drivers rushing to purchase a new pair of blades as soon as possible. However, it is not always the blades that are the issue. There are […]
The Rise and Fall of Packard: An American Automotive Legacy
The automotive industry once held Packard in high regard, and it was a name known globally for its engineering prowess, craftsmanship, and commitment to luxury. During the early days of the car, the company’s cars stood out as being innovative and reliable. It had a great slogan: ask the man who owns one, a confidence […]
Woman Sells Old Car to a Single Mom, Family Bans Her From Dinner
When you’re in the market for a new vehicle, it’s not always simply a matter of cash. In the case of many people, the new car marks the culmination of years of hard work, savings and personal accomplishment. One 25-year-old woman decided that after three years of working a second job to earn enough to […]
Flying Oddities: 11 of the World’s Ugliest Aircraft
In the grand world of aviation, sleek and elegant aircraft often steal the spotlight. We admire the graceful curves of a Supermarine Spitfire or the intimidating shape of an SR-71 Blackbird, machines where art and engineering appear to blend perfectly. There is an old saying among pilots that “if an airplane looks right, it’ll fly […]
Powering Ahead: A Deep Dive into EVs with the Largest Batteries
The electric vehicle revolution has changed the way we measure automotive performance. For decades, horsepower, engine size, and acceleration figures dominated conversations around powerful vehicles. Today, the focus has shifted toward a different number: kilowatt-hours. Battery capacity has become one of the most important indicators of an electric vehicle’s capability, influencing everything from driving range […]