Get the Popular Science daily newsletterđĄ Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Every car company, it seems, is looking to present its most versatile face in the form of dirt-ready vehicles. Even models that might not have been off-road appropriate in the past are toughening up to capitalizeContinue Reading
A big shift in federal regulations for bumpers started with the 1973 model year. Image: Jeff Greenberg / Getty Images If youâve ever driven a bumper car at an amusement park, youâve probably noticed its eponymous feature: the bumper. Designed to absorb impact, the rubber bumpers protect recreational bumper carContinue Reading
In 2021, NASCAR unveiled its Next Gen platform that included a number of rule changes from the previous iteration. Now fully symmetrical and using composite body panels instead of metal, the latest NASCAR vehicles are more like the street versions of the Chevrolet Camaro, the Ford Mustang, and the ToyotaContinue Reading
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