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For building cars, metal is usually the go-to. The Tesla Cybertruck’s body is stainless steel, for instance. It’s strong but heavy. Aluminum is the metal of choice for cutting weight, as with Ford’s F-Series trucks, Bollinger’s chassis, and some of Morgan’s upcoming cars. Bugatti, too, once used aluminum body panels. However, some of the most …

Everything is extreme about this one-of-four completely carbon fiber-bodied Dodge Challenger, including the price. SpeedKore Performance Group brought one like this Challenger Demon to the SEMA Show in 2017. Back then it was 840 hp as all Demons are equipped. So the weight reduction combined with the Demon package made for one hell of a …

Truck companies are always trying to come out with the latest and greatest invention. GMC's newest truck bed appears to be another gimmick.

As you consider your next new truck, you may notice additional varieties of truck bed liners available. Ford, for example, switched from the standard steel bed to the aluminum bed in 2015, in an effort to reduce weight. But this past summer, and with increasing options next year, you may have noticed the GMC CarbonPro …

The Apollo Evo hypercar made a rare public appearance recently. What do we know about it since its debut in November?

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Carbon ceramic brakes have trickled down from race cars to road cars, and now we discuss their benefits with help from Engineering Explained.

Mechanically, the 2022 Indian FTR S is mostly identical to the higher-end and more expensive FTR R Carbon, minus some carbon-fiber trim and Ohlins suspension. But even though you can equip the FTR S to the R Carbon's level with some choice accessories, that's not necessarily the best decision, money-wise.

Your brake pads, like your rotors, aren’t just maintenance items. As with your tires, wheels, intake, and exhaust, you can swap them out for upgraded versions. And when it comes to high-performance cars, carbon-ceramic brakes are a common feature. But are these ceramic brakes a modification worth pursuing? What’s different about carbon-ceramic brakes? Although a …

Pickup trucks are popular bases for building overlander explorers. With a camper in the back, a properly-equipped pickup can wander far off-road. Not only is the simplicity appealing, it’s also a necessity. Pickup trucks may have beds, and campers may have storage space, but these trucks can’t exactly haul all the comforts of home. At …

Renegade Design has come up with a carbon fiber lit for the BMW XM that emphasises how ugly this SUV really is. Here's everything you should know.

Formula 1 technology is often seen as the pinnacle of automotive technology, and much of this tech is making its way into modern road cars. From carbon fiber to hybrid engines, we owe a lot to F1 tech.