Dan Carney

Dan Carney

Senior Editor, Design News

Dan’s coverage of the auto industry over three decades has taken him to the racetracks, automotive engineering centers, vehicle simulators, wind tunnels, and crash-test labs of the world.

Latest from Dan Carney

2025 Porsche Taycan
Automotive Engineering
Amsted’s 2-Speed EV Transmission Boosts Range 10 PercentAmsted’s 2-Speed EV Transmission Boosts Range 10 Percent
byDan Carney
Apr 18, 2024
3 Min Read
The GM Motorama Exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum.
Automotive Engineering
GM’s Classic Concept Cars Displayed in the Petersen Museum’s Motorama ExhibitGM’s Classic Concept Cars Displayed in the Petersen Museum’s Motorama Exhibit
byDan Carney
Apr 17, 2024
6 Slides

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Volvo V60
Automotive Engineering
Volvo’s V60 Makes the Case for Plug-In Hybrids
Volvo’s V60 Makes the Case for Plug-In Hybrids
Apr 16, 2024
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6 Min Read
byDan Carney
The 2024 BMW 530i.
Automotive Engineering
BMW’s Painless Over-the-Air Update
BMW’s Painless Over-the-Air Update
Apr 16, 2024
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2 Min Read
byDan Carney
Tesla Cybertruck
Automotive Engineering
Video: Munro Live Looks Underneath the Cybertruck - Rear Cradle and Drive Module
Video: Munro Live Looks Underneath the Cybertruck - Rear Cradle and Drive Module
Apr 15, 2024
byDan Carney
Garrett Motion's 3-in-1 E-Axle.
Automotive Engineering
Video: How Garrett Is Redefining Zero-Emission Automotive Tech
Video: How Garrett Is Redefining Zero-Emission Automotive Tech
Apr 12, 2024
byDan Carney
Ford's Mustang Mach-E Rally is ready for gravel.
Automotive Engineering
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Increases Range and Charging Speed
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Increases Range and Charging Speed
Apr 11, 2024
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3 Min Read
byDan Carney
Apptronik's Apollo robot totes a parts bin.
Automotive Engineering
Mercedes Puts Apollo Robot to Work
Mercedes Puts Apollo Robot to Work
Apr 10, 2024
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5 Min Read
byDan Carney
Stellantis North America Chief Designer Ralph Gilles.
Automotive Engineering
AI: Friend or Foe of Chrysler Designers?
AI: Friend or Foe of Chrysler Designers?
Apr 9, 2024
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6 Min Read
byDan Carney
Plugging in the Kia EV6 to charge.
Automotive Engineering
Portable Level 1 EV Chargers Are an Overlooked Concern
Portable Level 1 EV Chargers Are an Overlooked Concern
Apr 5, 2024
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5 Min Read
byDan Carney
As with the Apollo lunar module, the Astrolab Flex rover doesn't include seats.
Industry
NASA Is on the Road Again with $4.6 Billion Lunar Rover Contract Awards
NASA Is on the Road Again with $4.6 Billion Lunar Rover Contract Awards
Apr 4, 2024
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4 Min Read
byDan Carney
Aquafil Econyl recycled nylon is used for the Maserati Grecale Folgore's fabric seat inserts.
Automotive Engineering
Maserati Uses Aquafil Econyl Recycled Nylon
Maserati Uses Aquafil Econyl Recycled Nylon
Apr 3, 2024
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3 Min Read
byDan Carney
Maserati Grecale Folgore on the road.
Automotive Engineering
Behind the Wheel of the 2024 Maserati Grecale Folgore EV
Behind the Wheel of the 2024 Maserati Grecale Folgore EV
Apr 2, 2024
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4 Min Read
byDan Carney
The Hyundai press conference kicked off the 2024 New York International Auto Show.
Automotive Engineering
2024 New York International Auto Show
New York International Auto Show 2024
Mar 28, 2024
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7 Min Read
byDan Carney
The Genesis Gran Berlinetta will be the Magma family flagship.
Automotive Engineering
Genesis Moves To the ‘Next Level’ With the Neolun Electric SUV and Magma Hot Rods
Genesis Moves To the ‘Next Level’ With the Neolun Electric SUV
Mar 27, 2024
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8 Slides
byDan Carney
The candy-colored Jeep Willys Dispatcher concept is just one of four new vehicles for this year's Jeep Easter Safari.
Automotive Engineering
A Basket Full of Surprises for the 2024 Jeep Easter Safari
A Basket Full of Surprises for the 2024 Jeep Easter Safari
Mar 25, 2024
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8 Slides
byDan Carney
Automotive vision systems locate and classify objects in their field of view.
Automotive Engineering
DigiKey Forecasts Important Automotive Trends for 2024
DigiKey Forecasts Important Automotive Trends for 2024
Mar 22, 2024
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7 Min Read
byDan Carney
Lamborghini SC63
Automotive Engineering
Video: Lamborghini Debuts its SC63 Le Mans Racer
Video: Lamborghini Debuts its SC63 Le Mans Racer
Mar 22, 2024
byDan Carney
The Polestar 4's high-mounted rear view camera provides a perspective similar to that of a traditional mirror.
Automotive Engineering
Video: Polestar 4 Digital Rearview Mirror
Video: Polestar 4 Digital Rearview Mirror
Mar 21, 2024
byDan Carney
Bridge of Weir Leather introduces new methods of reducing the environmental impact of leather tanning.
Automotive Engineering
Bridge of Weir Leather Looks to Reduce Its Environmental Impact
Bridge of Weir Leather Looks to Reduce Its Environmental Impact
Mar 21, 2024
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2 Min Read
byDan Carney
The Mercedes-AMG CLA35 gains LED high-performance headlights for 2024.
Automotive Engineering
2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA35 4Matic: The Choice of a New Generation?
2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA35 4Matic: The Choice of a New Generation?
Mar 20, 2024
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5 Min Read
byDan Carney
The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible's folding hardtop.
Automotive Engineering
Can You Really Daily Drive a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible?
Can You Really Daily Drive a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible?
Mar 19, 2024
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7 Min Read
byDan Carney
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Automotive Engineering
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Maximizes Cabin Space with Blocky Styling
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Maximizes Cabin Space with Blocky Styling
Mar 18, 2024
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7 Slides
byDan Carney
Pagani Utopia
Automotive Engineering
Video: Bosch Engineering Backs the Pagani Utopia
Video: Bosch Engineering Backs the Pagani Utopia
Mar 18, 2024
byDan Carney
The SpaceX Super Heavy booster for Starship clears the tower with all 33 Raptor engines burning.
Industry
Successes and Failures of SpaceX’s Starship Test Flight 3
Successes and Failures of SpaceX’s Starship Test Flight 3
Mar 15, 2024
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3 Min Read
byDan Carney
A battery pack for a Volkswagen ID.4.
Automotive Engineering
Video: Everything You Need to Know About EV Batteries, Cells, Modules, and Packs
Video: Everything You Need to Know About EV Batteries, Cells, Modules, and Packs
Mar 15, 2024
byDan Carney
2026 Rivian R2 SUV
Automotive Engineering
Rivian Reveals Some Tech Details of its $45,000 Compact Models
Rivian Reveals Some Tech Details of its $45,000 Compact Models
Mar 14, 2024
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5 Slides
byDan Carney
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Bronze Appearance Package
Automotive Engineering
The New Mustang Mach-E is Wearin’ the Green
The New Mustang Mach-E is Wearin’ the Green
Mar 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDan Carney
BMW's X5 PHEV is a "Consumer Reports" Top Pick.
Automotive Engineering
'Consumer Reports' Research Backs Plug-In Hybrids
Consumer Reports Research Backs Plug-In Hybrids
Mar 13, 2024
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3 Min Read
byDan Carney
The 2024 Dodge Charger demonstrates its drift mode.
Automotive Engineering
Dodge Unveils the Electrifying 2024 Charger in EV and Gas Versions
Dodge Unveils the Electrifying 2024 Charger in EV and Gas Versions
Mar 11, 2024
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8 Slides
byDan Carney
Pumping pistons in Pagani's AMG-supplied V12.
Automotive Engineering
Video: AMG × Pagani - A closer look at the Pagani V12 engine
Video: AMG × Pagani - A closer look at the Pagani V12 engine
Mar 8, 2024
byDan Carney
2024 BMW X5
Automotive Engineering
Driving the Remarkably Unremarkable BMW iX5 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
Driving the Remarkably Unremarkable BMW iX5 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
Mar 6, 2024
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4 Min Read
byDan Carney
The Space Perspective Spaceship Neptune soars at 100,000 feet.
Industry
Space Perspective Spaceship Neptune Targets Almost-Space
Space Perspective Spaceship Neptune Targets Almost-Space
Mar 5, 2024
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6 Min Read
byDan Carney
The Gravity Industry Jet Suit took inspiration from James Bond's jet pack in "Thunderball."
Design Engineering
007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond
007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond
Mar 4, 2024
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12 Slides
byDan Carney
The new North American Charging Standard Adapter lets Ford EV drivers plug into Tesla's Supercharger fast-charging network.
Automotive Engineering
Video: How to Use Ford's NACS Adapter for Tesla Superchargers
Video: How to Use Ford's NACS Adapter for Tesla Superchargers
Mar 1, 2024
byDan Carney

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