In a world dominated by pistons, the rotary engine was something different for motorists. It was the vision of German engineer Felix Wankel, built on the belief that the up-and-down motion of pistons ...

After years of rumors and experimentation behind closed doors, the Mazda rotary engine is officially back. The Vision X-Coupe, a plug-in hybrid concept showcased at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, has ...

Car of the Year in 1968, the NSU Ro 80 was the world's first rotary-powered sedan, showcasing many advanced features that ...

The refinement of the fighter jet seems to have happened at a blistering pace. The world's first operative fighter jet was Germany's Messerschmitt Me 262, which took to the skies during the latter ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Lyon is based in Tokyo and writes about the car industry. At the Japan Mobility Show two years ago, Mazda unveiled a ...

Jet engines mounted to a rider’s feet push speeds past 100mph, creating intense acceleration, heat, and balance challenges. This video captures the full run, controls, and high-speed stability from ...

I used to be the guy handing out feathers and gleefully looking up. Hold on, I’m getting ahead of myself. In my early writing on artificial intelligence, beginning with my first “Cognitive Manifesto,” ...

Shocking new photos from the deadly Kentucky UPS plane crash reveal the moment one engine of the Boeing erupted into flames during takeoff. The MD-11 jet could be seen falling to pieces on the runway ...

The West Jefferson, N.C., plant produces commercial and military aircraft engine components, including rotating parts, blisks, high-pressure turbines, and spools for the CFM LEAP-1B engines that power ...

Kaipu 3, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, emits steam and whistle to the thrill of spectators during the 2025 ...

NEW DELHI – In a significant development for India’s indigenous fighter jet program Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on November 7 inked a deal with US-based General Electric (GE) for the supply of ...