Luxury marine ships are steadily getting ready for a new generation of fossil-fuel free or-even-less-dependent vessels. Engineers are designing systems that integrate clean energy into propulsion, energy storage, hull design, interior design and onboard climate control rather than add as an afterthought. The projects demonstrate the possibilities of using the latest technology to enhance the […]
A Deep Dive into Massive Engineering Feats and Pivotal Automotive History
The encounter with the very large can reshape your perception of the concept of engineering, engineering and in the same way the capability of man to work big plans. A bigger-then-normal vehicle, a mega-hangar building the giant plane models you would see on the airport but to accommodate really giants planes, or even constructions to […]
Honda Partners with Tata Technologies for End-to-End Vehicle Platform Engineering
Japanese carmaker Honda Motor has allegedly joined forces with India-based Tata Technologies to assist with the whole development of a new vehicle platform, which is a significant shift from the Japanese automaker’s typical policy of vehicle engineering. Chassis, powertrain and platform development are key areas that Honda has traditionally kept largely under its own control. […]
Nissan Returns to Quarterly Profitability as Restructuring Plan Yields Results
Nissan recorded net income for the quarter on Tuesday, ending its two-year streak of negative net income results, indicating a progress in the company’s financial revival. According to the Company’s Q1 FY 2026 results for three months ended June 30, 2026, the profit before tax owners of the parent amounted to a net income of […]
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 […]
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 […]