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Driving Stability and Safe Speed Limits for Container Tractor–Semitrailers Under Strong Crosswinds

Strong crosswinds can critically destabilize high-sided container tractor–semitrailer combinations. This study integrates six-component force-balance wind-tunnel testing with a coupled aerodynamic and vehicle-dynamics framework to quantify aerodynamic loads, instability characteristics, and safe-speed boundaries under different road geometries. Sixteen aerodynamic cases…

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2027 Porsche Macan EV

All models are quick Engaging to drive fast On the pricey side Range could be better Subpar materials and layout The Macan Electric brings Porsche's compact luxury SUV into the EV era, pairing everyday usability with the quick response and…

caranddriver.com
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2027 Lexus TX

Expert Tip: All gas TXs wear a "TX350" badge. If you're looking for a bit more oomph, take a look at the Lexus TX Hybrid (badged "TX500h"), which pairs the same 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with two electric motors for a total of…

autos.yahoo.com
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2027 Subaru BRZ

The Subaru BRZ has always been a throwback in the best way: a small, rear-drive sports car built around balance, feedback, and affordability. For 2027, it stays true to that purpose with modest tech and safety updates rather than a major…

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Can Suzuki's Fronx rise above poor safety?

The Suzuki Fronx has been on sale in Australia for almost 18 months and it hasn't necessarily flown off the shelf. Until the end of September a total of 1186 examples of this Chery Tiggo 4, Hyundai Venue, Kia Stonic and Mahindra XUV3XO-rivalling…

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IIHS adds Nissan Kicks to its 2026 safety awards

The U.S.’s Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recognized Nissan Kicks models built after June 2026 with the lower-tier Top Safety Pick award. The United States-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has added the Nissan Kicks to its 2026 safety awards. The IIHS…

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