Car tech

Mar 29

More power doesn't always mean more power.

In turbocharged engines, the amount of boost (air pressure forced into the engine) is often equated with the amount of power. However, this is not alw...

Mar 27

Apple CarPlay dashboard supports third-party maps in iOS 13.4.

Apple's CarPlay smartphone integration system has a useful Dashboard feature that allows multiple apps to be displayed simultaneously in split-screen ...

Mar 26

McLaren explains how the Elva pace cars keep the interior quiet even at 70mph.

Speedy cars are a pleasure to drive, but without a windshield this pleasure quickly turns into discomfort.In addition to wind, bugs and small pebbles ...

Mar 26

Bugatti is expanding its use of 3D printing in its latest hypercar.

Bugatti uses 3D printing to produce components for what the company calls "one-off" low-volume models.Bugatti first tested the technology a few years ...

Mar 24

A new V6 will be at the heart of Aston Martin's most powerful powertrain yet

Aston Martin has a V12 engine with up to 1,160 hp, but the centerpiece of the new hypercar formula will be a new V6.The new 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 ...

Mar 23

Why engines have direct and port injection

All new cars sold in the United States today use fuel injection, but not all fuel injection systems are the same. Some vehicles use piston injection, ...

Mar 22

Which all-wheel drive system is the best?

The term "all-wheel drive" is used to refer to various systems offered by several automobile manufacturers that differ in design and performance. So w...

Mar 19

Digital measurement clusters are moving into 3D.

Digital dashboards are fast becoming a staple of new cars, but the pace of technology development is not slowing down.Automotive supplier Continental ...