design
A look into the art and science of vehicular design; all the ins and outs of building cars, trucks, motorcycles and more.
JDM Car Mods You Will Love. Top Story - July 2018.
If there's one car community that really shows pride in making cars the best version of themselves, it's the JDM community. JDM, which stands for Japanese Domestic Market, is a community that focuses on high quality cars made for Japan's domestic market.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Wheel
How Are Monster Trucks Made?. Top Story - July 2018.
Bob Chandler, the putative inventor of the monster truck, had no idea where the project would take him when he began. But as he added larger and larger tires to his Ford truck, and made many adjustments to the structure in order to accommodate new demands, a legacy was born. This original monster truck, Bigfoot, one of the most popular monster trucks of all time, paved the way for a whole new, exciting style of entertainment.
By Nicola P. Young8 years ago in Wheel
10 Car Features You'll See in the Future
2018 is an exciting time to be following the world of cars. Many new and experimental technologies are announced practically on a daily basis, and car companies are becoming increasingly close to many technologies we previously considered to be out of reach. Just a few years ago, it wasn't particularly fascinating to hear what technologies car companies were coming up with. Sure, there's a new safety feature here and there, but anything exciting was always speculative, as they simply didn't have the means yet to make vehicles with such advanced features. However, the day has finally come where these dreams become reality. From simple advancements like new navigation systems and updated to game-changing technologies like fully autonomous vehicles and cars that run on renewable energy, here are ten features you’ll see in the future of cars.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Wheel
Most Popular Monster Trucks of All Time
Monster truck fandom is something you really have to be a part of in order to understand. It's hard to explain to people why you get partial to a monster truck—though honestly, it's often a mix of the modification, the truck's stunts, and the driver behind them.
By Rowan Marley8 years ago in Wheel
10 Most Successful Car Models of All Time. Top Story - June 2018.
In the car world, finding a design with staying power is like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow—it's downright mythical! Engineering a car model that remains popular for decades is something every brand wishes to do on a regular basis, but few actually manage to accomplish.
By Buddy Brown8 years ago in Wheel
Pros and Cons of Having Run-Flat Tires
You may not have heard the term run-flat tires, but you definitely know what they are. The term refers to the tires that can suffer a puncture and still be able to work for a considerably long time. As is the case with almost everything car-related, there is a laundry list of errors that can be made if you don't have the appropriate knowledge before purchasing.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Wheel
Car Brands That Never Made It to America
America, if nothing else, is a country that's exceptionally choosy about their cars. We have some of the highest standards when it comes to everything, from safety to emissions to actual luxury amenities. That's why we have so many people who drive Mercedes-Benzes, Chevrolets, and Maseratis.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Wheel
Weirdest Concept Cars in History
Concept cars are, in many ways, the Wild West of car design. They're what happen when car designers are given complete and total free reign over what they can design, often without executive brass having much say in the matter.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Wheel
Worst Ford Vehicles Ever Made
Whether it's cabin space, engine malfunctions, or a bad build quality to begin with, the worst Ford vehicles ever made sort of speak for themselves in connotation to their undoing. While not all of these historically un-innovative road killers are out of production, most (if not all) are known to be pretty useless in any context asked. Likewise, not every single car listed below is as unattractive as the next, but they are some dated looks if anything.
By Gerald Oppugne8 years ago in Wheel
Ugliest Concept Cars in History. Top Story - March 2018.
Concept cars are some of the most impressive creations you'll ever see. They're made to impress critics, gain buzz, and of course, have people drooling over the future of automotive design. Concept cars are a perfect marketing vehicle because of that "wow" element they have. (Pun intended!)
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Wheel
