Its fun to track torque and horsepower numbers, but aerodynamics has become almost as important when it comes to building ...

One of the most distinctive features of the 992-generation 2020 Porsche 911 is the rear deck lid that doubles as a spoiler. It’s one of the car’s numerous hidden-in-plain-sight features that ...

Audi has filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a movable spoiler. Audi has designed this new system to improve aerodynamics on SUVs by eliminating “flow ...

Whale tails and wicked wings can help some of the fast cars avoid taking flight, but are they necessary for grocery getters? Photo by Ford Motor Co. Question: Do spoilers on cars really serve any ...

The Porsche 911 Turbo S remains the pinnacle of sports car engineering. Proof of this is the Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA) system which comes standard in the 911 Turbo S. The system not only ...

Here's the crux of the issue: there is a huge difference between a "spoiler" and an "airfoil" or wing. They have different shapes and do different things. An automotive airfoil is shaped like an ...

Improving aerodynamics and giving the Vette a more aggressive look, a rear spoiler (RPO code T0E) comes standard on the 2024 Chevy Corvette Z06 variant. However, the Bow Tie also offers a range of ...

General Motors filed patent applications in June for three types of active aerodynamic systems that could make cars more efficient and potentially even give electric cars longer ranges. The three ...

One of the most surprising vehicles to emerge this past March from the Geneva International Motor Show—an event with a particularly high bar for surprises—was the Zenvo TSR-S. The 1,200 horsepower ...

You might have seen a semi-truck with a giant spoiler perched atop its cab and wondered what that large panel was for. Although these features look similar to spoilers and are also there to help with ...