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But, have we seen enough evidence from just the first race to judge who's on the right track and who'll have to think again? On one side, we have the conventional thinkers who have taken the new rules at complete face value when it comes to dealing with the lost floor section. Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Haas, McLaren and Williams all have floors that taper at the rear as the regulations intended. They have largely steered away from having too much aerodynamic furniture on the floor's edge to redirect the airflow too. Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Haas, Mclaren, Williams floor comparison Photo by: Uncredited Meanwhile, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Red Bull and Alpha Tauri all have a very different solution that's been on their cars since testing, while Alpine joined their ranks at the first race of the season. The five teams employing this floor design have created a Z-shaped edge to their floor, with a section cutout around 200mm back from where the floor starts to taper. This has … [Read more...] about Are Z-shaped floors the way to go in F1 2021?

F1 is bracing itself for a rules revolution in 2022, with the sport switching to all-new ground effect cars that it hopes will improve the racing. The extent of the changes for next season means teams cannot afford to fall behind in early development. That is because the biggest performance steps will be found during the initial work on the 2022 designs – and catching up with rivals if you start late will be very hard. However, there is a juggling act to be played as teams also need to balance out the need to not totally sacrifice the current campaign if they are battling for good positions. World champion Mercedes faces a particularly difficult situation because it looks to be locked in a tight fight with Red Bull for this year's championship, so it knows that any early move to shut down work on its current car could cost it a shot at the title. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has admitted that there is no obvious answer about when is best to focus everything on … [Read more...] about Mercedes faces “tricky” decision over 2021 vs 2022 split

Home Two wheelers lekhaka-Athul z By Athul Z Updated: Monday, April 12, 2021, 15:45 [IST] The next-gen Royal Enfield Classic 350's instrument cluster has been revealed through a spy video. The upcoming motorcycle will feature an analogue-digital instrument cluster. It even gets the famed Royal Enfield Tripper navigation system with Bluetooth smartphone connectivity. Royal Enfield has experienced unprecedented success in India, but this was not the case with the brand a couple of decades ago. Royal Enfield was on the verge of being shut completely, before merging with the Eicher group in 1994. Even the merger with the Eicher group proved to have little or no immediate effect on the sales of Royal Enfield motorcycles, thus resulting in ceasing operations of their Jaipur factory in 2002. The Royal Enfield you see now is the result of sheer passion and determination of one Man Siddhartha Lal, his bold decisions coupled … [Read more...] about Next-Gen Royal Enfield Classic 350 Digital Instrument Cluster & Tripper Navigation Revealed In Spy Video

Going on sale in October Ford is constantly updating the Ranger at both sides of the big pond to keep it competitive until the next-gen model arrives . There are literally countless different versions of the truck available in the United States and Europe, and the company has just added two new variants to the pickup’s European range. Meet the Ranger Stormtrak and Ranger Wolftrak. Described as limited-edition models, the two new additions will play different roles in the hierarchy. The Stormtrak is a more premium take on the Ranger with distinctive visual upgrades and new features, while the Wolftrak is for those who work “outdoors and desire commanding off-road performance without compromising comfort and desirability.” Gallery: Ford Ranger Stormtrak and Ranger Wolftrak 15 Photos Starting with the Ranger Stormtrak, it’s based on the Wildtrak series and … [Read more...] about Ford Ranger Gets Two New Limited-Edition Models In Europe

It had an impressive fuel economy. Who made the first internal combustion engine? Who built the first ICE-powered vehicle? Who made the first diesel? These are all questions we all pretty much know the answer to. But have you ever wondered who built the first truck? Mercedes-Benz claims to have the answer. Here’s the story. According to a new press release by the German company, Gottlieb Daimler , a pioneer of internal combustion engines and automobile development, created the world’s very first cargo truck in 1896. It was based on his previous developments and had a 1.06-liter two-cylinder engine. Gallery: Daimler's first truck 8 Photos Looking like a cart with an engine, the little truck had approximately 4 horsepower (3 kilowatts), channeled to the rear wheels through a belt-driven system. The engine was protected by two helical springs because it was … [Read more...] about Mercedes Claims Daimler Built The Very First Truck In 1896