Volvos And Saabs Were Once Used As “Friction Testers” For Airport Runways
Using friction testers in cars, especially in slippery conditions like snow or rain, can help keep planes safe during take-off and landing.
Day: July 30, 2026
SpaceX Starship Has A Panel Gap Problem On Its Heat Shield
Starship V3 has a long way to go before its ready to land astronauts on the Moon.
The Transverse Inline-6 Is A Stupendously Rare Engine Layout For Good Reason
As smooth as they may be, inline-6 engines are a packaging nightmare. That’s why only a select few automakers, like Volvo, have dared mount them transversely.
Does The Highway Minimum Speed Limit Make A Difference? Here’s What The Research Says
Minimum highway speed limits may seem unnecessary. While it’s true that their purpose is hard to understand, they’re actually pretty important, and here’s why.
Boeing Has Now Lost Over $3 Billion On New Air Force One Program
Trump returning to the White House in 2025 created an unforeseen problem: A petulant President expecting a new plane that wasn’t ready.
MINI Enters Toughest US Off-Road Rally With A Brand-New Model
MINI USA will make its first appearance in the Rebelle Rally this year, fielding a new model variant driven by Felicia Killman and navigated by BMW Group Mexico communications staffer Erika Ferrer across 1,500 miles
Qualcomm Just Became BMW’s Chip Supplier for the Next Decade
Qualcomm said on Wednesday it has signed a long-term deal to supply chips for BMW’s future digital cockpit and advanced driver-assistance systems, a partnership the two companies say will run through the next decade. The
Mercedes Fires Back At BMW X1 And iX1 With The New GLA
Audi isn’t the only luxury car company taking aim at BMW this week. Mere hours after the Q9 debuted to challenge Munich’s brawny X7, Mercedes is targeting your favorite brand’s smallest SUV. The X1-rivaling Mercedes
BMW Confirms i3 And iX3 Production In Mexico Starts In 2027
It’s been a decade since BMW laid the foundation stone for its San Luis Potosí plant. However, production didn’t begin until 2019, when the first 3 Series Sedan (G20) rolled off the assembly line. In
BMW To Axe About 8,000 Jobs By The End Of 2027
While most of its rivals were announcing drastic cost-cutting measures, BMW appeared to have avoided the need to tighten its belt. However, that’s sadly no longer the case. A company spokesperson told Reuters (via Automotive