This week at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the 2015 Jeep Renegade Hard Steel concept will make its debut. The new compact off-roader features a brushed steel exterior enhanced by a matte black color contrast, not to mention some nifty BF Goodrich All Terrain tires. The color contrast can also be seen on the vehicle’s: Roof […]
Read MoreFord Motor Co. is currently being investigated by the feds in order to determine if the company’s 2013 safety recall of diesel trucks should be expanded. Ford trucks featuring 6.7-liter diesel engines could stall because of a malfunctioning sensor, an issue that required 2,951 F-350, F-450 and F-550 trucks sold with ambulance packages to be […]
Read MoreThe largest United States aluminum producer, Alcoa Inc., is predicting a 7% growth in aluminum world demand this year as the lightweight metal orders from the auto and aerospace industry continue to grow. Alcoa is estimating a 5.8% rise in U.S. auto sales in 2015 as well as demand for commercial and regional jets to increase […]
Read MoreAfter losing the Motor Trend Truck of the Year to the Colorado, Ford has scored big by winning the 2015 truck of the year at this year’s Detroit auto show with the company’s brand new aluminum F-150. Ford’s new F-150 utilizes lightweight aluminum in order to greatly increase fuel economy, but transitioning from steel to […]
Read MoreSierra Nevada Corp’s protest of NASA awarding $6.8 billion in contracts to SpaceX and Boeing to develop space taxis has reportedly been rejected by The Government Accountability Office. Boeing’s contract is worth $4.2 billion while SpaceX’s contract is worth $2.6 billion, with both contracts encompassing two to six operational missions per company and test flights to the […]
Read MoreCadillac is reportedly planning on using an aluminum body for the company’s upcoming CT6 flagship, a move that would make the vehicle one of the lightest in the luxury segment. The move to aluminum body panels will undoubtedly lower fuel costs while also improving handling. Not many details are known at the moment, but Automobile Magazine believes going […]
Read MoreBoeing has surpassed another hurdle in its quest to send astronauts into space for NASA by 2017 by successfully completing the ground segment design review. NASA took three weeks to examine Boeing’s work at the former space shuttle processing facility at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as well as a future mission control […]
Read MoreIf you are visiting Russia any time soon, don’t be surprised if your TAXI comes in the form of a BRDM-2 Armored Military Vehicle. According to Russia Today, the BRDM APC (Combat Command and Reconnaissance Vehicle) fulfilled its role for the military and recently received a taxi permit in Saint Petersburg. The vehicle’s initial application […]
Read MoreGerman engineers have developed a new material called aluminum foam, which is essentially two layers of aluminum holding a metal alloy “foam” consisting of magnesium, copper, silicon, and aluminum. The aluminum foam is stronger than fiberglass and could potentially make future trains lighter, stronger, and safer. Electrostatic attraction, negatively charged particles bonding onto positively charged […]
Read MoreThe United States Army has been actively looking for a replacement for the iconic Humvee, resulting in Russia coming up with its own new multi-purpose military vehicle. Russia’s biggest manufacturer of trucks and heavy machinery, ZIL, unveiled a concept called ZIL Army Car, which is lightweight and features big tires, huge axles, and a neat outer […]
Read MoreSources told Automotive News that Toyota is the latest carmaker to resort to aluminum in an effort to cut weight and improve fuel economy, with the 2018 Toyota Camry being the company’s guinea pig. Unlike Ford’s new F-150 which has an entire aluminum body, the 2018 Camry will come equipped with an aluminum hood only. […]
Read MoreThe Ultra Heavy-Lift Amphibious Connector (UHAC) is the latest innovation from the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, in conjunction with the Office of Naval Research, which is essentially a monster amphibious assault vehicle. The UHAC began testing in early July and can do a whole slew of things, including landing multiple tanks at once and bringing […]
Read MoreThe awesome photo above is showing the US Air Force conducting Maritime External Air Transportation System (MEATS) training, which is a way to move a watercraft using a U.S. Army MH-47G Chinook helicopter of the 160th SOAR (A) “Night Stalkers.” Incredibly, those aboard the watercraft attach the boat to the helicopter hovering above, before climbing […]
Read MoreVolvo’s biggest seller, the XC90 SUV, just got a makeover in an attempt to cross over into being branded a “luxury” car. The new XC90 has a beautiful interior and has received overwhelmingly positive feedback since the images below were released. Features: 9-inch touchscreen display Largely button-free center console Nappa leather Rich wood trim Diamond-cut […]
Read MoreCEO of SpaceX, Elon Musk, just unveiled the company’s latest space capsule, the Dragon V2. The Dragon V2 is designed to take NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station, essentially acting as an efficient private “space taxi”. According to Musk, the Dragon V2 will be “able to land anywhere on Earth with the accuracy of a […]
Read MoreMorgan Motor Company, widely known as one of the best retro-modern automakers in the world, is building the Plus 8 Speedster straight out of the 1940s. Combining modern technology with sleek, old school design, Morgan Motor Company’s new roadster is a tribute to founder, Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan’s factory on Pickersleigh Road in Malvern, United Kingdom. […]
Read MoreBentley recently announced its new, plug-in hybrid electric SUV, but unfortunately the only image we have so far is a teaser of the vehicle busting through sand with the #NewBentley. The vehicle has the ability to run on electricity from its battery utilizing an internal combustion engine. More and more companies are beginning to produce […]
Read MoreBy May 2018, you won’t see a car on the road under 10,000 pounds that is not equipped with a rear visibility camera. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued this brand new regulation to protect pedestrians from getting hit by oblivious drivers backing up. While Ford, Honda, and Toyota have been well […]
Read MoreRumors have been confirmed that Ford is building the next F-150 with an aluminum body. Using aluminum over steel for the truck body has many advantages, including shedding 750 pounds of weight off the vehicle. In addition, dings are easier to buffer back into shape and aluminum offers incredible corrosion performance, almost to the point […]
Read MoreChampion off road racers were tired of the poor performance of their traditional axle shafts. The unwanted power and abuse their buggies were taking had to be fixed and resolved quickly. The important question was whether or not there was an alloy on the market with superior strength and reliable enough that the drivers could […]
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