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Formula 1 champ Senna had lots of reasons to give IndyCar racing a whirl at the end of the 1992 season. The results spark questions about what might have been.
Read MoreA certain racing team in Japan uses its own sort of crowdsourcing to fund itself and win championships. Here's how it pulls off that crowdsourcing.
Read MoreVoyager 1 and 2 traveled billions of miles to reach the heliopause, showing how the Sun’s magnetic influence marks the boundary of our solar system.
Read MoreThe Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the is the busiest airport in the world. Before then, though, it was actually a racetrack.
Read MoreThe rotary engine hasn't found its way into new cars in over a decade. It has some fantastic pros, but its cons might be holding it back from returning.
Read MoreV12 engines aren't around quite as often anymore, but they have a storied history. General Motors once built a V12 that could outweigh an original Mini Cooper.
Read MoreThe F-35's development costs are well over $1 trillion, but then again it's really three planes in one. Here's what sets each apart from the others.
Read MoreAmericans don't have a monopoly on red, white, and blue; these colors are used on many flags around the world. So what does the Camaro's emblem really show?
Read MoreThe F-22 Raptor’s gold tint makes the cockpit shine like a pair of Oakleys, but it’s pure science engineered for stealth and pilot protection.
Read MoreThose wavy lines on some fighters' canopies aren't a fashion statement. In a pinch, they could mean the difference between life and death for the pilot.
Read MoreAston Martin had ambitious plans to develop a car that could be competitive at the highest echelons of racing. Things didn't go quite as planned.
Read MoreNASA's fleet of Space Shuttles could survive challenging solar conditions, but needed a boost to get around on Earth. Here's how a pair of 747s helped.
Read MoreA Formula One circuit needs to accommodate some of the intense racing on the planet — not to mention intense scrutiny from dedicated fans.
Read MoreAn unfortunate rumor followed the V12 that debuted in the Vantage DB7 for years. Here's how it started and why it was always wrong.
Read MoreIn 1955, spectators of a hydroplane race on Lake Washington in Seattle were treated to an unexpected thrill when Boeing's prototype 707 went inverted.
Read MoreAudi didn't invent a new car to take the Dakar Rally. But its creation of a winner from already-existing parts resulted in a milestone for electric vehicles.
Read MoreTheir nickname stemmed from the unhealthy way some owners maintained them, but the "swamp coolers" Volkswagen owners used did the job in summer.
Read MoreWhat happens when you put a classic muscle car in a shipping container for eight years? You can find out firsthand if you scoop up this Craigslist offering.
Read MoreIf you're in the right plane, can you start out in daylight and circle the Earth without ever seeing darkness? Sure, you can ... but you'll need plenty of fuel.
Read MorePickups bring a lot to the table, from their ability to haul cargo around to their rugged design. However, safety is another factor to keep in mind when buying.
Read MoreLike Stellantis or Ford Motor Company, Tata Motors has different car brands under its umbrella. Here's each one and some the company used to own.
Read MoreWhat's the answer when you're trying to lift paratroopers and weapons where runways can't be long? Boeing put the engines atop the wings for several reasons.
Read MoreHarley-Davidson is one of the most iconic motorcycle brands in the market. However, some of its bikes aren't made in the United States anymore.
Read MoreIf you are a car enthusiast and love video games, then you might be happy to know there are still new racing games releasing in 2025.
Read MoreIt turns out making a car go fast on a race course translates to an infantry fighting vehicle breaking speed records as it barrels through rough terrain.
Read MoreImagine a plane that emitted a constant sonic boom while in the air. The Navy and Air Force both wanted this fighter, but pilots could barely handle it.
Read MoreT-tops were a design trend back in the day, but finding one of these classics now isn't easy. Here are the last models that had them.
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