The 2012 Hyundai Elantra and Ford Focus SFE are among 20-plus cars that now claim 40 mpg highway. But given the peculiar way in which the EPA calculates its fuel economy estimates, do those mileage numbers truly reflect real-world driving?
As Super Bowl XLVI approaches, it's clear that car ads are going to dominate the commercial breaks in the big game. And while we've been underwhelmed by some of the leaked spots, Super Bowl Sunday has brought us some great auto advertising.
From high-tech interactive documentaries to sci-fi-laden romances, the 2012 Sundance Film Festival had plenty to offer the geek set. Popular Mechanics talks science, visual effects, and creative DIY solutions with the people behind these innovative films.
These muscular sleds are powering a new breed of snow junkiesand a DIY take on heliskiing. Theyre also igniting a cold war with skiers accustomed to having the mountain to themselves. We take a trip to try out the new style of the slopes.
Even in the middle of winter, you can slash your energy bills without sacrificing comfort. These tips can cut your heating bill by 20 percent or more, and none takes more than 30 minutes to complete.
Every year, Science and the National Science Foundation team up to award prizes to visual works "that engage viewers by conveying the complex substance of science through art." PM talked to some of the artists and scientists that designed our fav
On Sunday youll be able to watch Tom Brady and Eli Manning air it out on your computer screenNBC is live-streaming the Giants-Patriots Super Bowl, making it the first Super Bowl offered online in the U.S.
