engineering
Engineering Secrets of the All-New 2020 Mazda3
How does such a small automaker do it?
2019 Mazda3 Boss Has an Unusual Favorite Feature
It’s not what you think it is.
Here’s Why the 2020 Mazda3 Has a Torsion-Beam Rear Suspension
It’s a decidedly old-fashioned setup, but it’s there for a surprising reason.
Why the Aston Martin DB11 V8 Sounds Different from an AMG with the Same Engine
It comes from a family of V12s, so it had to sound the part.
Ford Invests $200-Million in New Wind Tunnel Complex
Later this year, Ford will begin construction of a brand-new vehicle aerodynamics research center in Southeastern Michigan.
Light is Right: How GM is Slashing Weight from its Cars
We sat down with GM insiders to see how it is working to lighten its entire product range to increase fuel efficiency.
Why Mazda’s Miata is the Best Green Car: The Skinny with Craig Cole
It’s not an EV, a hybrid or even a thrifty subcompact; it’s a sports car, so what makes it so green?
Why is the Chevrolet Camaro So Hard to See Out Of?
There’s a surprising reason behind the Camaro’s biggest flaw.
Chrysler Pentastar V6 Significantly Enhanced for 2016
Enhancements improve torque output, efficiency and a reduced weight.
Carbon Fiber Poised to Become Mainstream in Near Future
Its benefits are impossible to ignore, but some hurdles still need to be overcome.
2016 Honda Pilot Developed Without Prototypes
This innovation saved the company months of time and millions of dollars.
How Nissan is Working to Improve its Quality
Nissan’s all-new 2015 Murano crossover looks like a winner. It’s stylish, comfortable and drives well, but these aren’t the only feathers in its cap. Quality should be another one of this vehicle’s strong suits.
Honda Spot Welds ‘An Exclusive Technology’
It’s no secret that Honda builds some of the safest vehicles on the road today. Their products consistently perform well in both NHTSA and IIHS crash tests.
Infographic: Jaguar F-Type Coupe Aluminum Structure
Jaguar’s sultry new F-Type Coupe is the real deal. This sports car offers jaw-dropping performance, beautiful coachwork and a luxurious interior. But there’s so much more to it than a pretty face.
GM Hastens Next-Gen Electric Powertrain Development
General Motors announced today that it will move all of its North American powertrain engineering to a single facility being built in Pontiac, Mich.
GM Restructures Engineers in Wake of Massive Recalls
General Motors is shaking up its global engineering structure following the ongoing ignition switch recall.
Mazda Reveals Skyactiv Chassis for Upcoming Miata
Despite its dainty proportions the Mazda Miata is always a big deal, especially when there’s a new one on the way. To help celebrate this iconic roadster’s 25th anniversary the company brought in a throng of historic models and put ‘em on display here at the New York Auto Show.
Everything You Need to Know About McLaren’s 3.8L Twin-Turbo V8
Like other supercars, McLarens are rarer than Sasquatch-fur coats. It’s hard enough to steal a glimpse of one at an auto show, but the chances of seeing one on the street are about as good as commuting to work on the back of a Pegasus.
How One-Millionth of an Inch Can Add BIG Horsepower
Automotive finishes are important. Car buyers expect their new rides to have lustrous, durable paint that withstands the test of time. Nobody wants to see dull spots or drips on their $35,000 baby. Not surprisingly a vehicle’s internal components can also benefit from careful attention to detail.
Titanium Could Help Lotus Build Even Lighter Cars
Titanium, it’s both light and strong… and pretty expensive. But the benefits may out-“weight” the tradeoffs for Lotus, as the premium sports-car builder is exploring the dusty silver-hued metal for use in its vehicles.
2016 Audi R8 Supercar Spotted in Action… Again!
What is this, spy-photo Friday? First our intrepid picture-makers nabbed the 2015 Subaru Outback driving in Europe, then they tagged the new Audi A6 cavorting in the snow. Now they’ve sent us images of the German company’s upcoming 2016 Audi R8 supercar. Excited? You should be.
GM’s All-New Ecotec Engine Family Detailed
General Motors unveiled its brand-new family of Ecotec small-displacement engines at its Powertrain Headquarters in Pontiac, Mich. this morning. The lineup will include 11 separate powerplants in both three- and four-cylinder configurations.
Everything You Need to Know About the First Turbocharged Ferrari Engine in Decades
The Geneva Motor Show always plays host to a throng of exciting ultra-high-performance automobiles and this year’s installment was no exception. Lamborghini revealed its sultry new Huracán, McLaren unwrapped the alluring 650S and even Pagani’s outlandish Zonda Revolución made a showing. But the folks in Maranello, Italy were not to be out done.
Five-Point Inspection: Mahle Downsizing Demonstrator
In decades past, automakers produced more powerful engines by adding cylinders. As the old saying goes, there’s no replacement for displacement… Or is there?
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