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?
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Mercedes faces “tricky” decision over 2021 vs 2022 split
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
Next-Gen Royal Enfield Classic 350 Digital Instrument Cluster & Tripper Navigation Revealed In Spy Video
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
Mahindra Announces Additional Investment Of Rs 3,000 Crore In Its EV Business
Home Four wheelers oi-Stephen Gershom By Stephen Gershom Published: Monday, April 12, 2021, 14:09 [IST] Mahindra & Mahindra is all set to invest an additional Rs 3,000 crore in its electric vehicle business. The brand had earlier announced an investment of Rs 9,000 crores in the development of its EV vertical, and now the additional Rs 3,000 crore has elevated the budget to a total of Rs 12,000 crore. It is no secret that the future is electric. There are hundreds of electric vehicle startups in the world, trying to develop that perfect EV that can capitalise on the huge potential in the market. At the same time, all established automotive manufacturers across the world are also trying to get a slice of the EV pie. Mahindra & Mahindra is currently known for its brilliant petrol and diesel-powered SUVs. However, it wants to be known for its electric vehicles a few years from now. Mahindra was the first major … [Read more...] about Mahindra Announces Additional Investment Of Rs 3,000 Crore In Its EV Business
Ford Ranger Gets Two New Limited-Edition Models In Europe
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