Because there’s no substitute for actually seeing it in operation, here’s a Porsche video showing how the automated top works on the new 911 Targa. Continue reading
Category Archives: Technology
First look: 2014 North American International Auto Show
From Cobo Center in downtown Detroit, here’s a photo essay of day one at the North American International Auto Show. Continue reading
Video: 1/5 scale model Merlin engine
Just for fun, here’s a special version of an aviation legend. This Rolls-Royce Merlin was built in authentic 1:5 scale, and it runs like magic. Watch. Continue reading
Video: Watch the world’s most powerful snowblower in action
With much of America locked in a bitter winter storm (and stuck in front of the computer) here’s a fun item: the world’s most powerful snowblower showing its stuff. Continue reading
Video: evolution of the Formula One steering wheel–1993 to 2013
The steering wheel is the nerve center of a modern F1 car. Here’s a neat video from Sauber that shows the evolution of the fascinating technology from 1993 to present. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the Dynasphere
Coming to you straight from the future—or maybe a 1932 cover of Popular Science: the fabulous Dynasphere. Go ahead and laugh but this thing runs, and here’s video to prove it. Continue reading
Video: the Packard Merlin Story
Don’t miss it! This great newsreel film provides a priceless look inside the Detroit Packard plant in World War II and the production of Merlin aircraft engines. You’ve seen the plant in ruins—now see it in its finest hour, helping the allies win the war. Continue reading