This Prototype for a Robotic Flipper Was Inspired by Sea Lions

Billionaire Richard Branson has set up Virgin Galactic as part of his dream to conquer the final frontier. But it's also a bet that could land him at the forefront of a new business: space tourism.

Richard Branson Speaks on Plan for Space Tourism (2:45)

The John Cooper Works edition is the fastest machine MINI has ever built. With a 228 two-liter twin turbo motor, it can hit 0 to 60 in six seconds flat with a top speed of 152 mph.

This Is How MINI JCW Turbo Engines Are Built (2:17)

For over half a century, the Porsche 911 has been the poster child for high-performance sports cars. And with the recent addition of a turbo-charged engine, that dominance is set to continue.

Here's How a Turbo-Charged Porsche 911 Engine is Built (2:42)

With the Camaro, the sound engineers at Chevrolet have to satisfy two opposing teams: officials concerned about noise levels, and the diehard fans who want the Camaro to sound...well, like a Camaro.

How Engineers Remove Unwanted Sounds from Camaros (2:15)

At the Lansing Grand River plant, where the Camaro is assembled, speed is the name of the game: it takes just 35 minutes for one vehicle to be fitted with the undercarriage, transmission, and exhaust.

This Car Factory Assembles Camaros Every 35 Minutes (2:05)

One big challenge facing Jaguar in its switch from steel to aluminum was how to utilize this lighter, less flexible alloy. For inspiration, they turned to an entirely new field: aerospace.

Why Jaguar Uses Aerospace Aluminum to Build Its Cars (3:09)

Without Nicholas Straussler, D-Day wouldn't have been possible. He came up with the design for the Duplex Drives tanks - a key part of the initial invasion at Normandy.

This Inventor Made the Famed D-Day Swimming Tanks (2:47)

Producing the Alfa Romeo 4C supercar is a process that the automaker refuses to rush. The procedure is so labor intensive and time-consuming that a mere 18 cars are manufactured a day.

Only 18 Alfa Romeo 4Cs Are Created Per Day. Here's Why. (1:57)

To make the lightest possible sports car, Alfa Romeo knows it needs to build key components using carbon fiber. But it's a complicated and extremely time-consuming process.

Why Building a Carbon Fiber Car Is So Labor-Intensive (2:38)