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Northeastern University Study Finds Tesla Cars Vulnerable to Wireless Hacks

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 26, 2026

Northeastern University researchers found they could track Tesla Model 3 and Cybertruck vehicles and disrupt their communications using fake cell towers. The vulnerabilities stem from cellular modem components made by Qualcomm and Quectel that are used in most modern cars. Researchers say owners cannot monitor or disable these always-on connections, highlighting broader security risks across the auto industry.

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Lamborghini, Mini and Jaguar Built Classic Cars With Two Fuel Tanks

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 25, 2026

Lamborghini, Mini and Jaguar built classic cars with two fuel tanks to extend driving range and improve weight distribution. The Countach and Espada used dual tanks to feed their thirsty V12 engines on long journeys, while the Mini Cooper S benefited from better balance for rally success. Modern fuel efficiency has made the feature largely redundant today.

England’s Royal Enfield Engineer Stephen Wallis Sets 234mph RC World Record with Homebuilt ‘The Beast’

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 16, 2026

Royal Enfield engineer Stephen Wallis, 43, built The Beast—a £2,000, 234.71mph RC car powered by four BEAST‑class drone motors—in his Rugby garage with his 13‑year‑old son Rory. Verified by Guinness World Records after a September 2025 run at Llanbedr Airfield, it outruns a McLaren F1. Rival James McCoy has since gone 238mph unofficially; Wallis now targets 250mph.

China’s FAW Installs ‘Industry First’ Semi-Solid-State EV Battery, Promises 1,000+ km Range

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 13, 2026

China’s FAW Group has installed the “industry’s first” lithium‑rich manganese semi‑solid‑state EV battery in a production vehicle. Developed with Academician Chen Jun at Nankai University, the 500+ Wh/kg cell enables a 142 kWh pack and 1,000+ km CLTC range. The milestone follows semi‑solid deliveries from SAIC and extreme‑cold tests by Dongfeng, as Chinese automakers race toward 2027–2030 mass production of next‑generation batteries.

Italian Investigation Blames LATAM 777-300ER Tail-Strike Accident on Pilot’s 100-Tonne Weight Calculation Error

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 12, 2026

An ANSV investigation found a LATAM crew’s 100-tonne weight miscalculation caused a Boeing 777-300ER tail-strike at Milan Malpensa. The error set V-speeds 30 knots too low and underpowered engines, forcing a dramatic low climb. The jet dumped 72t of fuel and returned damaged, highlighting how a single arithmetic error can defeat multiple cockpit safeguards.

Kia EV4 Shines in Arctic Test, Drives 242 Miles, Recharges in 33-Min

Sanjukta Praharaj February 8, 2026

Kia’s electric hatchback exhibited remarkable performance in Norway, demonstrating that cold weather need not be associated with delayed charging or

GWR launches UK’s first battery-only passenger train on Greenford line

Sanjukta Praharaj February 7, 2026

Great Western Railway (GWR) introduced UK’s first battery-powered passenger train. It marks a major step toward cleaner and more sustainable

Porsche Launches Production of the 1,156 HP Cayenne Electric in Bratislava

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 5, 2026

Porsche has started production of its 1,156 hp Cayenne Electric in Bratislava on a line that also builds combustion and hybrid models. With battery modules made in-house at its new Smart Battery Shop, the brand is taking direct control of its electric future for this record-breaking SUV.

Jaguar Tests Its Most Powerful Car Ever on Sweden’s Frozen Lakes

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 5, 2026

Jaguar is subjecting its new 1,000+ horsepower Electric GT prototype to the ultimate composure test on the frozen lakes of Arjeplog, Sweden. Led by Chief Product Engineer Dave Owen, the team is refining the tri-motor EV’s chassis dynamics in extreme cold, aiming to deliver a luxury GT experience worthy of its £120,000+ price tag for 2027.

A helicopter rotor hub with four blades, covered in sensor cabling, during a wind tunnel test for the DLR-led active twist rotor project.

German Aerospace Center DLR Tests ‘Active Twist’ Rotor to Slash Helicopter Noise

Ritambhara K January 30, 2026

An international team led by Germany’s DLR has tested a rotor with built-in “artificial muscles,” cutting helicopter landing noise by seven decibels and vibration by more than half. The Smart Twisting Active Rotor (STAR) technology is a breakthrough for future quiet urban air mobility.

Transportation

Northeastern University Study Finds Tesla Cars Vulnerable to Wireless Hacks

Lamborghini, Mini and Jaguar Built Classic Cars With Two Fuel Tanks

England’s Royal Enfield Engineer Stephen Wallis Sets 234mph RC World Record with Homebuilt ‘The Beast’

China’s FAW Installs ‘Industry First’ Semi-Solid-State EV Battery, Promises 1,000+ km Range

Italian Investigation Blames LATAM 777-300ER Tail-Strike Accident on Pilot’s 100-Tonne Weight Calculation Error

Kia EV4 Shines in Arctic Test, Drives 242 Miles, Recharges in 33-Min

GWR launches UK’s first battery-only passenger train on Greenford line

Porsche Launches Production of the 1,156 HP Cayenne Electric in Bratislava

Jaguar Tests Its Most Powerful Car Ever on Sweden’s Frozen Lakes

German Aerospace Center DLR Tests ‘Active Twist’ Rotor to Slash Helicopter Noise

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