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 […]
Automotive Leaders Diversify Powertrains and Expand Software Integration for Long-Term Growth
“The automotive industry the world over now truly marks an era of transition where companies move on from just the battery-electric vehicle” Auto majors are no longer solely backing their bets on one kind of technology – now including hybrids, the extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), as also software-defined vehicle technologies and AI. It’s the diversified […]
Eddie Van Halen’s Garage: The Rock God’s Most Incredible Cars
When people think of Eddie Van Halen, they usually picture legendary guitar solos, sold-out arenas, and one of rock music’s most influential careers. Away from the spotlight, however, Eddie had another lifelong passion that matched his love for music high-performance automobiles. From classic American muscle cars to European supercars and custom-built hot rods, his garage […]
Ten Times Soviet Forces Shot Down American Warplanes During the Cold War
The Cold War had established an uneasy atmosphere in the air over the borders, when American planes and Soviet planes were often able to see each other and were sometimes just an inch separated by navigational error. The United States and the Soviet Union were never directly involved in a conventional war against one another, […]
Ford Recalls Nearly 388,000 SUVs for Seat Switch Defect
Ford Motor Company has announced a major safety recall affecting nearly 388,000 SUVs after identifying a defect involving the second-row seats. The issue affects certain Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator models, where a faulty easy-entry seat switch could allow the seat to unlatch, tip forward, or slide unexpectedly. Since this defect may reduce occupant protection […]
Unearthing Automotive Gems at Turner’s Auto Wrecking
Even in today’s fast-paced world, auto salvage yards never lost their allure to auto-obsessed individuals; it will still give you a experience unlike anything an e-commerce. While the rise of online parts websites and also after-market part vendors offers the possibility of easier ordering associated with part you are needing, they do not actually compare […]
Mercedes-Benz Recalls Over 310,000 Vehicles to Fix Driver Door Lock Switches
With the mechanics, electronics and logic working in tandem, modern cars work around a complex equation of mechanical engineering, electronics and software all working in unison to provide the driver with a balance of performance and safety. With a Mercedes, a lot of this electronic system is working unseen in the background, controlling everyday functions […]
Ford Raises Full-Year Earnings Forecast After Beating Second-Quarter Operating Expectations
Ford Motor Co. Gave a strong performance in the second quarter, demonstrating that the company is adaptable when conditions change, and financially disciplined at the same time. Showing this to the Street when transforming its strategy for its electric vehicle division, not only beat estimates on operating profits, but was confident enough in its strategy […]