Seeing a car with its entire front end crushed after an accident might make you wonder how it could possibly be considered safe. After all, shouldn't a vehicle be designed to withstand an impact rather than fall apart? Surprisingly, the…
Ever approached an intersection just as the traffic light turned green, making you wonder whether it somehow knew you were coming? Or noticed that some lights seem to stay green when you're approaching, while others turn red before you even…
Most supercars use massive rear wings, splitters, and carefully sculpted bodywork to generate downforce. But some of the most extreme performance cars in the world take a completely different approach: They use giant fans to literally suck themselves onto the…
Most engines rely on either a turbocharger or a supercharger to produce more power. But a handful of automakers decided that wasn't enough, fitting both to the same engine in an unusual setup known as twincharging. It sounds unnecessarily complicated,…
The auto industry is global. A car designed in Germany might be assembled in the United States and sold under a brand owned by a company based in Japan. With so many moving parts, it's not always easy to keep…
Not all SUVs are built the same way. Some are essentially passenger cars with taller ride heights, while others are engineered to tackle rocky trails, tow heavy trailers, and withstand years of demanding use. The biggest difference often comes down…
Most cars turn by pointing their front wheels in the direction they want to go. But some modern vehicles have a trick up their sleeves: They can turn their rear wheels, too. It might sound like an unnecessary engineering complication,…
