The world of high end cars is full of rare cars and special editions that you can not find anywhere else. There is something even more interesting than that: the one off car. These are cars that’re the only one of their kind made for a specific reason or because someone had a big idea. […]
Mechanical Marvels: Exploring 14 of the World’s Biggest Engines
Machines capable of producing movement and force have been of interest to people ever since the dawn of civilization. Simple mechanisms up to the sophisticated processors, engines have been instrumental in developing advancements in the industries and societies. What started off as mere mechanical ideas, slowly turned into mighty engines that are able to push […]
Beyond the Runway: A Guide to the Fastest Waterborne Aircraft
One of the most outrageous spectacles in aviation is when a high-performance airplane takes off gracefully out of a lake or the open sea and defies all odds in a most dramatic manner. These machines are not anchored to runways like conventional planes and therefore have unmatched flexibility in their operation. Such freedom, however, is […]
The Cold War’s Secret Skies: 10 Warplanes That Shaped History
The Cold War was fought between 1947 and 1991 not only on political platforms and on the ground but also in the expansive silent skies of warring countries. Nobody was high above the earth, the United States and the Soviet Union were in a fierce rivalry to develop aircraft that could fly faster, higher and […]
A Chronicle of Speed: The Fastest Crewed Aircraft Ever Made
The desire to fly faster than ever has been the one overwhelming idea that has propelled human flight. Since the Wright Flyer first took flight many years ago at a walking pace at most, the history of aviation has been one of trial and error, grandeur and technological advances. What started as weak and brief […]
Beyond the Shine: Classic Cars That May Not Be Worth Restoring
The concept of owning a vintage project vehicle is one that leaves nearly all car lovers thrilled. It seems like a once-in-a-life chance to save an abandoned machine, to re-create life into it with your own hands, and, finally, to feel the pleasure of driving it or, even, to sell it at a profit. Yet, […]
An Inside Look at 10 Leading Stealth Combat Aircraft
The new warfare has gone way beyond the old fields of battle and taking of the skies is one of the most decisive aspects of warfare. Air superiority is not merely the number of aircraft; it is the smarter, less visible, and more efficient machines that are able to perform the tasks that the other […]
Congress Mandates a Mechanical Failsafe for EV Doors
Modern electric car has become one of the most obvious examples of technological advancement in the automotive industry. The absence of visible controls, smooth surfaces, silent operation, and software-controlled controls have changed the perceptions of what people expect of a car. All of it is smart, smooth and convenient-minded. Starting with the ability to unlock […]
Brave Misfits: 12 Cars That Were Too Bold for Their Time
There are cars that fail merely because they do not hit the nail on the head. Others fail because they are bold enough to take a step further than what is accepted by the market. The vehicles within this story are of the second category. They were not just simple mistakes; they were radical experiments […]
Beyond Jets and Props: 10 Bizarre Aircraft Engines Explored
In the minds of the majority of individuals when aircraft engines are considered, an image of either revolving propellers or obnoxious jet engines comes to mind. The systems have characterized decades of aviation transporting passengers and cargo worldwide. But the flight adventure has never been restricted to only these well-known technologies. Engineers have never been […]