While it seemingly goes against founder Colin Chapman's whole ethos of simplifying and adding lightness, Lotus' latest model is the long-awaited Eletre, a fully electric crossover that seems like a ...

Ferrari’s latest patent dives into the wild idea of making the suspension part of the car’s aero game, all without tacking on any extra active aero gadgets. Ferrari has patented suspension arms with ...

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Formula 1 drivers will not have active aero available during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend after governing body the FIA decided there will be no straight mode zones. Straight mode has been introduced ...

The FIA have confirmed that drivers will not have active aero available to them at the Monaco GP after adding no straight mode zones to the iconic F1 circuit in their official track layout. Straight ...

Aston Martin creates a “virtual spoiler” by jetting air out of a slit, then deploys a physical wing when speed overwhelms it. Mercedes builds a motorized wing that can sit flush, extend, and even act ...

Active aero are usually reserved for motorsports, but the Toyota RAV4 is bucking that trend. Active Front Spats on the Toyota RAV4 improve airflow, boosting efficiency and range. The spats ...

Most cars get aerodynamic add-ons for one of two reasons: performance or efficiency. Sports cars use splitters, wings, and diffusers to stay glued to the road at speed. But for hybrids and EVs, it's ...

The patent says a vehicle equipped with the technology would have a controller, or onboard computer, capable of connecting to the steering wheel and pedals with sensors to determine how much steering ...

This video features the Zenvo TSR-S, a twin-supercharged V8 hypercar equipped with active aero, captured with pure engine sound only. No music, no commentary — just the raw mechanical sound from ...

Almost every driver who has run so far during the Formula 1 shakedown in Barcelona came up with the same line after climbing out of the car: “It’s very different from what we’re used to.” That starts ...