Will Mahle’s F1 Engine Tech Make It To Mass Production?
Jet-ignition system promises 10%-25% improved fuel efficiency and even greater emissions benefits.
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Coronavirus Industry Roundup: April 3
Carmakers extend plant shutdowns, eye mid-April restarts
Italy’s Auto Industry Scrambles Over Nationwide Virus Lockdown
The world’s first nationwide quarantine tests carmakers
World’s Top Auto Brands Defend Their Rankings
Brands are forever jockeying for superiority over their rivals.
Five Red Cars for Christmas
Things you probably wished you got for Christmas, not under your tree, but in the driveway. . .
Fast Christmas
Why not get a limited-edition Mustang Shelby GT350 for that special someone on your list?
Putting Material in Its Place
Shedding weight to make cars more efficient is complicated by the economic advantages of using as many of the same components as possible in multiple models, says Altair Engineering’s Richard Yen.
Cars Without Coffee: Bob Boniface’s Italian Beauties
Third in our series of what auto people have in their garages. Here’s what Bob Boniface has inside
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
A Deep-Dive Into the Rotary Engine
Yes, the rotary engine may be a thing of the past for auto, but this inventor thinks he has a way that will make it more appealing
Ford and Electric Vehicles—And, Yes, the Mustang Mach-E
Yes, the Mustang Mach-E. But there is a rich history here.
New Ferrari GT Coupe Takes Shape
Ferrari SpA took the wraps off its all-new Roma 2+2 coupe this week in Italy.
Carmakers Back Trump on California Emissions Stance
Major carmakers—including Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Nissan and Toyota—are backing the Trump administration’s position that California is barred by federal law from setting its own fuel economy standards and zero-emission vehicle sales quotas.
Porsche versus Ferrari in 1970 Retold
Drive, driver, driven
Lightening Up Through Topology Optimization
Products can be lighter and better through the application of topology optimization. However, they might look somewhat different. . .
U.S. Auto Industry Next in Line As Coronavirus Crisis Grows
U.S. car sales in the crosshairs
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Ferrari Flexes SUV Customization
Ferrari SpA’s upcoming SUV/crossover vehicle will be built on a flexible platform that that offers unique and customizable features, says Chief Technical Officer Michael Leiters.
New Porsche 911 Is Tops in Model Profitability
Porsche AG’s redesigned 911 sports car contributes 29% of the company's profits, the industry's highest margin for any new model launched in 2019.
Ferrari Adds Convertible Version of 812 Speedster
Ferrari SpA says its new 812 GTS is the most powerful production convertible in the world.
CNH Industrial to Split in Two
Industrial vehicle producer CNH Industrial NV plans to split in two next year in a bid to hike value.
Lambo’s Valuation Jumps on SUV Sales
Exotic supercar maker Automobil Lamborghini SpA is seeing its market value soar because of the success of its popular and sedately designed Urus crossover vehicle.
1994 McLaren Auctioned for Nearly $20 Million
An unidentified buyer paid $19.8 million for a 1994 McLaren F1 supercar at a RM Sotheby auction during last weekend’s Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California.
Competition v Collaboration in the Auto Industry
Ford v Ferrari brings up questions of competition in the auto industry in this new emerging age of global awareness.
Daniel Sturges
Transportation Designer, Entrepreneur and Educator
Lamborghini Mulls Le Mans Racer
Volkswagen AG’s Lamborghini unit is considering joining the hypercar category in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) series with a new model based on the supercar maker’s one-off SC18 project car.
Jeep, Ferrari Win Lightweighting Honors
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s Jeep Wrangler SUV and Ferrari SpA’s Portofino supercar won this year’s Altair Enlighten Award in the high-production and low-volume categories, respectively.
Slovenian Hypercar Firm Touts Lightweight Hybrid
Low-volume Slovenian manufacturer Tushek Ltd. says its new TS 900 H Apex hybrid-electric two-seater weighs just over 3,100 lbs, making it the world’s lightest supercar.
Ferrari’s Revenue, Core Earnings Climb
Ferrari NV reports that its shipments of its supercars in the second quarter rose 8% to 2,700 units. Net revenue climbed 9% to €984 million ($1.1 billion).
Talking with Michael Robinson About Design
With all the radical mobility innovation emerging today, Michael has the enthusiasm and excitement of a designer just starting his career.
Pagani Revs Up Huayra Roadster
Italian supercar maker Pagani Automobili SpA is introducing a limited-edition version of its Huayra roadster that is lighter, sleeker and more powerful than the base model.
