Here’s a major advance in suspension technology that’s now on its way to your next new vehicle. Meet the active sway bar system. Continue reading
Category Archives: Technology
Inside Prince Harry’s Electric Jaguar E-Type
Here’s as close as we’ll ever get to royal wedding coverage here at Mac’s Motor City Garage: a quick look at the electric Jaguar driven by Prince Harry. Actually, it’s a pretty slick piece, so let’s check it out. Photo courtesy of Kensington Palace. Continue reading
Tech Video: Basics of the V8 Engine
See the essential elements of classic V8 engine design in this great tech feature produced by the clever people at Engineering Explained. Continue reading
Video: Learning the Art of Clay Modeling
Join Denise Kasper of Ford of Europe as she talks about her chosen profession: the art of clay modeling in automotive design. Continue reading
Video: How a 1937-Style Carburetor Works
We never get tired of sharing good, solid technical info, especially when there’s an interesting historical angle. Check out this 1937 Chevrolet factory film on the basics of carburetors. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1960 Chrysler Unibody
The Chrysler Corporation took a bold step in 1960 when it converted its entire model line from traditional body-on-frame to unitized construction. Here’s the engineering project as recorded in an original 1960 factory film. Continue reading
Video: Four Turbos, 16 Cylinders, 12.3 Liters, 5,000+ Horsepower
Michigan’s own Steve Morris has created a truly world-class supercar engine in the Devel Sixteen, which produces more than 5,000 road-ready horsepower. Here’s more, including a run on the engine dyno. Continue reading