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Body flex is a lack of rigidity in a motor vehicle's chassis, causing the car body to turn and twist while cornering.It is often something to be avoided by car manufacturers as higher levels of body flex is a sign of structural weakness, and means that the vehicle's suspension cannot work as efficiently - the body takes up some of the 'slack', rather than the parts of the car which were ...
Rear view. The GINA Light Visionary Model is a fabric-skinned shape-shifting sports car concept built by BMW.GINA stands for "Geometry and functions In 'N' Adaptions". [1] [2] [3] It was designed by a team led by BMW's head of design, Chris Bangle, who says GINA allowed his team to "challenge existing principles and conventional processes."
Automotive aerodynamics is the study of the aerodynamics of road vehicles. Its main goals are reducing drag and wind noise, minimizing noise emission, and preventing undesired lift forces and other causes of aerodynamic instability at high speeds.
6. Fill Up on Antifreeze. Before the big chill sets in, make sure to top off your antifreeze -- but use a winter-specific formula. Antifreeze must be mixed with water, usually in an exact 50/50 ratio.
Safest Small Cars 2025 Mazda 3. The stylish Mazda 3 has a lot to offer compact-car shoppers, including great looks, a composed driving experience, and reasonable fuel economy from its base 2.0 ...
The terms "active" and "passive" are simple but important terms in the world of automotive safety. "Active safety" is used to refer to technology assisting in the prevention of a crash and "passive safety" to components of the vehicle (primarily airbags, seatbelts and the physical structure of the vehicle) that help to protect occupants during a crash.
From electric race cars to giant remote control dump trucks, CES in Las Vegas is packed with plenty of automotive hardware. "37-inches of screen space … Integrates their personal digital life ...
A crash test illustrates how a crumple zone absorbs energy from an impact. Road Maintenance Truck Impact Attenuator, Auckland, New Zealand Extent of the crumple zones (blue) and the driver's safety cell (red) of an E217 series train The crumple zone on the front of these cars absorbed the impact of an offset head-on collision.