One of the very first elements any automotive designer must consider is where to locate the engine. Whether it's a typical ...

On a front-engine, rear-drive transaxle-equipped ... Now, let's say the transmission is separate from the driven axle itself. A car still requires the power to go from the transmission to the ...

This is where the engine is on or behind the front axle, but ahead of the passenger compartment. Moving the majority of the weight inside the wheelbase helps handling, but it also compromises on cabin ...

All-wheel-drive cars will get an additional asynchronous motor to power the front axle. There will also be tri- and quad-motor performance BMW EVs made on this platform, likely with two motors per ...

I'm global design director for trucks and SUVs at Ford Motor Company ... of the car and its iconic shape. Todd: So, it's that teardrop shape, you know, coming from the front axle and really ...