Innovation fails when every pilot starts from scratch; the chassis approach shows how to move fast with vendors while keeping the learning and value in-house. Everyone in CPG says they’re innovating.

Exhaust design is often a tricky process. You want to keep the pipes as close to the body as possible for maximum ground clearance, but there are so many obstacles in the way that often force you to ...

In our March 2012 issue we introduced you to our latest project truck, owned by our Tech Center Manager, Jason Scudellari. Adept at all things automotive, Jason decided it was time for a truck of his ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Discover how to build a fully functional motorized bus from cardboard and everyday household items. This step-by-step guide ...

After wrenching on Scarlett, our ’72 coupe project car, for well over four years now, you may wonder what’s left to do. We started with easily reversible bolt-on mods such as a Zex nitrous oxide kit, ...

When Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star Spangled Banner," it was in response to the thrill of seeing our nation's flag still flying over Fort McHenry (near Baltimore) after a long night of shelling by ...