Car Design

Have you ever wondered why Formula 1 tires arrive in a special blanket? It isn't just to keep them pristine for race day - here's the science behind them.

Drum brakes have mostly been replaced by disc brakes on most modern vehicles. So when did this shift happen, and what's the advantage of disc brakes?

Plenty of manufacturers have been putting DOHC designs in their high horsepower engines, but not Dodge. Here's why one company kept pushrods in its V8 engines.

The automatic transmission may seem like it's been around forever, but it's the product of some hard work. And, of course, mistakes along the way.

This special-edition microcar has a sea turtle fabric pattern, wood-look floors and even a built-in shower.