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The added gap between the bonnet and the hard components in the engine compartment gives space for the bonnet to deform, creating a dampening effect when it is hit by a pedestrian. "The airbag has two functions. Firstly, it raises the bonnet to create distance, and secondly it cushions the...
Despite strong competition and the onset of the Great Depression, the Model A was a success, and Ford continued to innovate with features such as all-steel construction and the introduction of the affordable V-8 engine. Founded in 1903, Ford Motor Company skyrocketed from obscurity to dominate ...
Keep reading to find out. Slotted Brake Rotors Slotted brake rotors are great for high-performance braking; however, you'd better be ready to change the brake pads more often. Brent Melton/iStockphoto Slotted brake rotors use slots carved into the flat metal surface to move gas, ...
Slowly, they worked to find the right combination of drag and lift. They began to realize that narrow, long wings resulted in much more lift than short, thick wings, and in 1903, their meticulous wind tunnel testing paid off. The Wright brothers flew the first manned, powered airplane in ...
Only looking for newer models?CoPilot Compare is the search engine for nearly-new cars. Only see cars five years or newer with low mileage — CoPilot Compare is the best way to find off-lease, early trade-in, and CPO cars. The best part? CoPilot is built using the same technology th...
located on a stamped plate on the top of the used cars dashboard and run aCARFAX Vehicle History Reportto check for information that could impact your decision about a used vehicle. Some types of information that aCARFAXReport may include are title problems, accidents, ownership and service his...
Only looking for newer models?CoPilot Compare is the search engine for nearly-new cars. Only see cars five years or newer with low mileage — CoPilot Compare is the best way to find off-lease, early trade-in, and CPO cars. The best part? CoPilot is built using the same technology th...
Photo: Under the hood of this early Toyota Prius, you'll find both a 1.5-liter (42 kW) gasoline engine and a 30kW electric motor. The two are connected to the same sun and planet gear system, which, in turn, is connected to a drive unit and the front wheels. Picture by Warren Gre...
We'll also find out how crumple zones have been incorporated intorace cars, and why a number of racing fatalities could have been prevented if the sport had adopted these safety features sooner. We'll even take a look at crumple zones designed to absorb the massive impact of a train ...