Since the Tesla Model Y emerged in 2019 as the mid-sized benchmark for electric SUVs, other automakers have been at work on their own rivals for that title. Now, Kia is at it with the EV5, an electric family-hugging crossover that tackles the modern electric SUV in a different way, with some telling variations in […]
Tesla Refreshes Model Y Juniper With Cyber-truck Styling and Enhanced Range
Tesla has begun taking deposits for the highly anticipated refreshed Model Y, codenamed Project Juniper. The major overhaul introduces a new look for the crossover body, with refreshed interior tech, overhauled chassis engineering and powertrain updates to one of Tesla’s most significant EVs. The new crossover is set to be more aerodynamic, quieter, and faster […]
Flawed Designs in Aviation History: 10 Helicopters That Failed to Meet Expectations
These are the helicopter stories that we’ve all heard before the aeronautical designers bending the rules of physics to add a whole new dimension to aviation. The following list is not that list. Instead, they are the helicopters that didn’t quite work out as planned. These were the bastard rotorcraft that attempted to make history […]
Exploring Forgotten General Motors Concept Cars That Were Never Produced for the Market
General Motors has over the last half-century pushed the boundaries of automotive design, technology and engineering. In addition to the numerous production vehicles that made their way onto roads around the globe, GM also designed and built numerous concept cars that never made it into the hands of buyers. The prototypes served as a test […]
McLaren Commits £500 Million to Build Performance SUV and In-House Engines in the UK
McLaren Automotive is investing 500 million to grow its manufacturing and engineering capacity throughout the UK a significant shake-up of its long-term business strategy. The range of projects will be delivered with the support of its largest investor, Abu Dhabi sovereign fund L’IMAD, and aimed at diversifying the brand beyond its core low-volume supercar business. […]
General Motors Integrates Apple Car Play and Android Auto Into Redesigned 2027 Full-Size Pickups
GM unveils redesigned dashboard infotainment system General Motors is taking a step change in the way it delivers its automotive tech, with a new infotainment system for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2027 GMC Sierra 1500. Rather than have drivers choose between smartphone projection or GM’s native vehicle controls, the new system enables Apple […]
A Deep Dive into 10 of the Fastest Aircraft Ever Engineered
Human engineering has driven aircraft to extreme speeds from early jet-powered aircraft that surpassed 600 km/h to experimental hypersonic craft reaching Mach 10-plus. Throughout aviation history, there has been no shortage of aircraft challenging conventional wisdom concerning propulsion, aerodynamics, materials, altitude and handling qualities. Most of these aircraft were built to conduct research, gain new […]
Comparing the Lexus RX and Its Top Luxury SUV Competitors for Reliability and Value
Chicago driver Andrea Santiago spent seven years fighting the City of Chicago after her wheelchair-accessible van was towed and scrapped under the city’s abandoned vehicle program. The specialized vehicle was essential to her daily mobility and independence, making its sudden disappearance especially devastating for her family. What initially began as a request for reimbursement eventually […]
Volkswagen ID7 Electric Sedan Engineering Highlights and Technological Features
Volkswagen is further developing its electric portfolio with the new, fully electric ID.7 that takes a special position in the upper middle class high-volume segment as flagship. The MEB-based executive sedan is a significant element of the Volkswagen ACCELERATE strategic program. It fuses long distance driving economy and comfort at executive level, innovative technology and […]
The Legacy and Visionary Concepts of Pontiac Automotive Design
Pontiac is an epitome of American automotive history and boasts of an incredible history of performance, flamboyance and pioneering automobile manufacturing. Pontiac was originally founded as the Pontiac Buggy Company in 1893, and in the fall of 1907, The Pontiac debuted as a bare-bone 1,000-pound high wheeler with a water-cooled two-cylinder motor that produced a […]