Aerodynamics plays an important role in a vehicle's handling, especially when a vehicle is at speed. The faster a car goes, the more air interacts with elements like the bodywork, front and rear wings ...

Stellantis patented a deployable diffuser that doubles as a bed step The diffuser would aid efficiency while also enabling easier bed access Active aero and bed steps aren't new, but combining the two ...

Stellantis is developing creative aerodynamic features for electric trucks A deployable rear diffuser can also become a rear bed step This would make active aero dynamics also a functional feature ...

Brawn GP's 001 incredible pace during the last couple of testing sessions certainly raised some eyebrows within the technical departments of all F1 teams. Being that the Brackley-based team managed to ...

While the horsepower wars continue, automakers are searching elsewhere to see where precious time can be shaved off of a hot lap. Porsche, in particular, is looking to redefine the rear diffuser. New ...

Like the Bene Gesserit uber-females of Frank Herbert's Dune series, Porsches can control their inner organs, adapting to whatever challenges thrown at them, hence the vast array of abbreviated active ...

Stellantis has just filled an interesting patent for a retractable, fabric rear diffuser. Rear diffusers are normally fixated to the lower rear portion of a vehicle and work to either improve ...

Nearly halfway through its first season in use, NASCAR's Next Gen Cup car has earned good reviews thanks to the quality of racing seen throughout the 2022 season. Week after week, the Next Gen car has ...

A number of images and details have surfaced depicting an active rear diffuser that has been patented by Porsche. The patent was filed by the automaker with the United States Patent and Trademark ...

Porsche is now working on an active aerodynamics system that, beyond helping its vehicles carve through the air more efficiently, has the added benefit of hiding or exposing a hitch receiver. First ...