Car chassis design and construction are ever-evolving. From the widespread use of ladder frames in the ‘50s and ‘60s, to the almost universal shift to monocoque unibody construction in the ‘70s and ...

Automakers often discuss modular architectures that can be used for multiple models, but a newly surfaced Ford patent filing takes the concept of modularity to another level. The application, which ...

The backbone chassis, a robust automotive design connecting the front and rear suspension attachment areas through a strong tubular structure, was also used historically in small sports cars and some ...

When cars were first built, they were raced … the two have always gone hand in hand. First there were jalopies, then hot rods, lead sleds, street W rods, street machines, "pro" street machines, and ...

Options. We love having more options. We remember when the only options to improve our car’s (or truck’s) handling were some poly bushings and maybe a bigger sway bar. Then came control arms with ...

In the late 1970s, Formula 1 was deep into the ground effect era. Lotus had dominated with the Type 79, a car that used Venturi tunnels and sliding skirts to generate massive downforce. But when the ...

INDIANAPOLIS — After over 13 years of racing Dallara's DW12 chassis (and its multiple different aero kits), IndyCar announced Saturday that a new car is finally on the horizon. In a press release sent ...

Turning a series of setbacks into a functional, print-ready RC chassis is no small feat, but curv lab’s latest project demonstrates how persistence and thoughtful design can overcome even the most ...