Don't Worry, Your Carbon-Fiber Wheels Won't Shatter
Carbon-fiber wheels aren’t new. Honda ran them on its 1984 grand-prix bike, yet only in the last decade have carbon-fiber wheels really started to impact the production-car world.
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Pagani's Carbon Fiber Huayra R Driving Simulator Is Preposterous
Sim racing is meant to be a humble way to get some wheel-to-wheel action. Most folks start with $300 desk-mounted force feedback setups, maybe work their way up into a nice chassis for a couple thousand bucks more. Hell, there’s even $50,000-plus motion simulators from companies like CXC Simulations. But there’s a new level: The Pagani Huayra R Driving Simulator, straight from Pagani and Racing Unleashed.
EPA issues new rules aimed at cutting carbon, boosting EVs and hybrids
The Biden administration announced new automobile emissions standards Wednesday that officials called the most ambitious plan ever to cut planet-warming emissions from passenger vehicles.
Ford Will Let You Kit Out Your Bronco Raptor in Carbon Fiber from the Dealer
Carbon fiber is pretty much the end-all material for performance cars. It's light, strong, and depending on who you ask, pretty too. It hasn't been widely used in off-roaders yet, but that's about to change fast. That's because Ford is now offering a carbon fiber bodywork package for the Bronco Raptor, which will easily make it the sharpest-looking SUV in any mall parking lot.
Manhart Puts BMW X5 M And X6 M On A Carbon Diet
Manhart has released a new carbon fiber styling kit for the latest BMW X5 M and X6 M, lending the SUVs more aggressive looks to match the increased grunt and performance.
Maserati MC20 Cielo Aria Dazzles With Rare Carbon Fiber Finish
7Design has lifted the lid on its latest Maserati MC20 Cielo Aria build. Limited to just 25 units, the American tuner has just finished work on its 16th example, known as 'The Silver Surfer.'
De Tomaso P72 Carbon Chassis And Suspension Are Engineering Art
De Tomaso has unveiled the P72's stunning monocoque chassis and suspension layout, which it describes as production-ready, and several improvements have been made.
Toyota Built An Engine That Can Capture Carbon From The Air
Toyota's noble effort to save the internal combustion engine is producing some interesting new technology. The automaker has been testing a filter system that can actually capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. But it has a long way to go before it's ready for mainstream production.