Globally celebrated as the King of Rock and Roll, many are less aware that Elvis Presley’s love affair with cars and motorcycles was nearly as renowned and eccentric as his singing. Long before he would acquire his opulent Graceland mansion and achieve chart-topping success and Hollywood stardom, the King had begun honing an appetite for […]
10 Production Car Engines That Combined Big Power With Everyday Driving
We are in an age of engineering where horsepower in the four figures no longer belongs in a concept vehicle. Since the time production automobiles started breaking the four-figure horsepower barrier in the middle of the last decade, engineers have looked into innovative ways of building and managing obscene levels of output. Turbocharging, the hybrid […]
Exploring Unconventional Aviation Engineering: The History of Unusual Multi-Engine Aircraft
Aviation history is littered with hi-tech experiments that took the art of aerodynamics, aircraft size, structure and propulsion to the limit. Most passenger aircraft today have 2 or 4 engines, but in the past aircraft designers were sometimes prepared to experiment with much more complex configurations for insufficient power and/or performance of conventional designs. Some […]
Inside General Motors’ Experimental W-43 V8 Engine and Its Modern Restoration
Deep in the Detroit automotive industry, during the late 1960s, General Motors engineers studied how far American V8 performance could be taken. Inside Oldsmobile’s experimental programs, engineers designed an ambitious engine later the project received the intimidating internal nickname of “The Killer.” Centered around a colossal 455-cubic-inch, 7.5-liter V8, the project went beyond only displacing […]
10 Historic Aviation Engineering Feats That Changed Sky and Space Flight
Humankind has always looked toward the sky with curiosity, fascinated by the effortless way birds glide through the air and wondering whether people could achieve the same freedom through engineering. That ambition eventually transformed from simple observation into one of history’s greatest technological journeys, producing aircraft capable of crossing oceans, flying faster than sound, operating […]
Nine Standout Vehicles and Innovations Featured at the Detroit Auto Show
Detroit made a spectacular comeback with performance cars, state-of-the-art machinery, previews of concept cars, and racing activities. The event was perfect for celebrating the city’s automotive legacy, so manufacturers could unveil innovations while paying tribute to power and performance on four wheels. Moreover, there were spectacular shows, and beyond the exhibition, unique models, and displays […]
10 Affordable Cars That Deliver High-End Luxury Styling and Premium Ownership Experience
It doesn’t take a lot of money to own an elegant car that feels comfortable and sports a premium presence. There are several smart picks in the pre-owned segment that deliver a premium European look and feel, high quality cabin fit-out, comfortable driving experience and outstanding performance at a much lower price than a new […]
Understanding Modern Headlight Glare: Why Vehicle Lights Are Brighter Than Ever
Millions of drivers found night driving has already an arduous journey, even worse in the sight of a blinding pair of headlights looming at them across the street. You can only drive when all eyes can work effectively since nighttime, twilight or dawn represent significant proportions of all motor traffic deaths. What is the trouble […]
This Boeing 747 Looks Almost Too Huge to Fly So How Does Atlas Air Keep It in the Air?
The Boeing 747 Dreamlifter is one of the strangest-looking aircraft ever to take to the skies, combining the familiar foundation of the legendary 747 with an enormous, swollen fuselage that makes it resemble a flying warehouse. Officially designated the Boeing 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter (LCF), this unusual aircraft was created for a highly specialized purpose: […]
A 747 Flew With Five Engines So Why Did Qantas Add One More?
When a commercial jetliner experiences mechanical trouble abroad, solving the problem requires exceptional logistical coordination and technical adaptability. In 2016, Australian carrier Qantas faced precisely this challenge when one of its Boeing 747 aircraft became stranded at Johannesburg, South Africa, due to a damaged Rolls-Royce engine. Keeping a massive airliner grounded overseas created a serious […]