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 ...

American EV automaker Rivian submitted a slew of patent applications with the USPTO this week, including a deployable rear diffuser mechanism to adjust a vehicle’s drag and some software systems ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Most NASCAR fans got their first close look at the underwing -- what NASCAR calls the bottom part of the car -- while safety crews extricated Chris Buescher from his car after he barrel rolled at ...

April 7, 2009 Only two rounds into the 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship and the largest number of rule changes in the history of the sport have well and truly reshuffled the deck. We took a ...