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7 Cars Powered by Aircraft Engines That Look Ready for Takeoff

7 Cars Powered by Aircraft Engines That Look Ready for Takeoff

Building a car with an aircraft engine is possible, but examples remain exceptionally rare despite the close ties between automakers and aviation.

Engineers Propose a New Supercar Layout With the Driver Positioned Face Down

Engineers Propose a New Supercar Layout With the Driver Positioned Face Down

A Dutch startup has proposed a supercar layout that places the driver in a face-down driving position.

Shell Unveils Triple 10 EV Concept With a 10%–80% Charge in Under 10 Minutes Using a 175-kW Charger

Shell Unveils Triple 10 EV Concept With a 10%–80% Charge in Under 10 Minutes Using a 175-kW Charger

Shell's new Triple 10 concept proves ultra-fast EV charging doesn't necessarily require the most powerful charging stations.

Seven Unusual Cars That Broke the Rules With Their Wheel Designs

Seven Unusual Cars That Broke the Rules With Their Wheel Designs

Not every car has four wheels—these unusual machines prove automotive engineers have always loved challenging convention.

Valhalla Tractor: The Most Outrageous Way to Wage War on Weeds

Valhalla Tractor: The Most Outrageous Way to Wage War on Weeds

Forget herbicides—this flame-throwing farm machine takes weed control to a whole new level with nothing but fire.

Japan Aims for 30% of the Global Chip Market for Robots and Self-Driving Tech by 2040

Japan Aims for 30% of the Global Chip Market for Robots and Self-Driving Tech by 2040

By 2040, Japan plans to control more than 30% of the worldwide market for chips used in robots and other AI-driven devices.

BMW Puts a Humanoid Robot That Can “See” With Its Hands to Work at Its US Plant

BMW Puts a Humanoid Robot That Can “See” With Its Hands to Work at Its US Plant

German automaker BMW has confirmed that the new Figure 03 robot has officially started working at its Spartanburg, South Carolina, facility.

Does the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado Really Need More Than 60 Inches of Screens?

Does the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado Really Need More Than 60 Inches of Screens?

Chevrolet’s redesigned Silverado packs massive digital displays, yet still keeps key physical controls intact.

3 Surprisingly Durable CVTs That Can Rival a Manual Transmission for Longevity

3 Surprisingly Durable CVTs That Can Rival a Manual Transmission for Longevity

These three CVTs have earned reputations for durability when maintained properly over time.

Solid-State Batteries Get a Boost With New Gel Electrolyte Promising Up to 1,000 Miles of Range

Solid-State Batteries Get a Boost With New Gel Electrolyte Promising Up to 1,000 Miles of Range

Researchers have developed a new gel electrolyte that could help future EVs travel farther.

Lincoln Unveils a Relaxation Pod Designed to Help Visitors Recharge

Lincoln Unveils a Relaxation Pod Designed to Help Visitors Recharge

Lincoln's new immersive installation blends luxury, technology, and wellness into a unique experience.

CATL Sets Its Sights on Batteries With Gasoline-Like Energy Density

CATL Sets Its Sights on Batteries With Gasoline-Like Energy Density

The battery giant believes lithium-air technology could become the next major breakthrough after lithium-ion and solid-state cells.

BYD Introduces an Unusual Button for the New Great Tang

BYD Introduces an Unusual Button for the New Great Tang

BYD's flagship SUV debuts with a magnetic shortcut controller that looks strikingly similar to Xiaomi's idea.

Dongfeng Develops Hybrid Engine With Record-Breaking Efficiency

Dongfeng Develops Hybrid Engine With Record-Breaking Efficiency

The new 2.0-liter Mach Power 2.0T engine delivers an impressive 45.5% thermal efficiency rating.

BMW Teams Up With Mistral AI to Improve Crash Simulation

BMW Teams Up With Mistral AI to Improve Crash Simulation

BMW says its latest partnership with Mistral AI will help speed up and refine virtual crash analysis.