#aerodynamics

If you want to keep up with the rest of the supercar industry these days, you’ve got to be playing around with active aerodynamics. And now GM is primed to throw its hat in the ring with the catchily named “variable-width aerodynamic spoiler assemblies and control logic for motor vehicles.”

Engineering Explained has used smoke grenades to showcase the Acura NSX’s aerodynamics.

Later this year, Ford will begin construction of a brand-new vehicle aerodynamics research center in Southeastern Michigan.

There’s more to the 2017 Acura NSX than its stunning good looks and twin-turbo hybrid powertrain.

When it comes to automotive styling numerous design trends are popular today, but future vehicles are guaranteed to look very different. Functional styling elements will likely play a bigger role in exterior design, things like integrated air vents and spoilers. Naturally vehicle interiors will receive major updates as well, but arguably government regulations are the most important things driving change. Ever-increasing safety and fuel-economy standards are impacting automotive design in major ways.

Toyota has just released the second part of a video series chronicling the development of the RAV4 EV. This video focuses on the aerodynamics of the electric crossover.