Aprilia's Formula 1-inspired blown diffuser has been the most radical design introduced during testing. The Italian manufacturer has overhauled its RS-GP for the 2024 season, including its tail. The ...

The diffuser is a chunk of bodywork low on a car’s rear end, usually shaped to manage airflow, improve aerodynamics, and—let’s be honest—look bitchin’. Bugatti’s new Tourbillon super-coupe’s massive ...

Porsche isn’t the first brand to come to mind when you think of towing but a surprising amount of Cayenne owners do actually tow with their SUVs. How else are they supposed to get their 911 GT3 RS to ...

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 ...

Like the Bene Gesserit uber-females of Frank Herbert's Dune series, Porsches can control their inner organs, adapting to whatever challenges thrown at them, hence the vast array of abbreviated active ...

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 ...

The aerodynamic regulations for 2026 represent a departure from every approach Formula 1 has taken to managing downforce and drag since the DRS era ...

A Formula 1 car uses advanced aerodynamics, powerful engines, and cutting-edge technology to achieve unparalleled performance on the racetrack. The key components that enable an F1 car to function at ...

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 ...