Seabee Aircraft Teardown Insights: The Lost Promise of the Paradigm Plane
In a story blending aerospace ambition with automotive expertise, Munro & Associates once sought to revolutionize small aircraft transportation with lessons drawn from a 1946 amphibious plane. The teardown of the Republic Seabee—a seemingly obsolete water-landing aircraft—yielded surprising insights into lean manufacturing and structural innovation. These insights sparked the development of the Paradigm Plane, a […]
Porsche Taycan Hoist Review & Engineering Insights
Porsche’s Taycan has carved a name for itself as one of the top-performing electric sedans on the market. In this Porsche Taycan hoist review, the experts at Munro & Associates took a close look at its underbody engineering and design choices — offering valuable teardown insights into where Porsche hits the mark, and where there’s […]
Porsche Taycan Battery Teardown Insights
At Munro & Associates, teardown and competitive benchmarking provide crucial insights into the evolving world of EV engineering. One of our latest explorations — the Porsche Taycan battery teardown — reveals a unique approach to battery architecture and thermal management in a luxury, high-performance EV. In this deep dive, we explore the Taycan battery pack’s […]
2025 Ramcharger Teardown Insights & EV Comparison
The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger is shaping up to be one of the most interesting entrants in the electric pickup space. In this teardown-focused review, Munro & Associates takes a hard look at how it stacks up against the well-established Ford F-150 Lightning — and what its unique range-extended design means for performance, weight, cost, […]
Mercedes EQE 500 Interior Review: $106K Value?
At Munro & Associates, our mission is to deliver expert teardown insights and engineering analysis across the latest in automotive technology — and today, we take a close look at the Mercedes EQE 500, a premium electric sedan carrying an eyebrow-raising price tag of $106,000. While this review could not include a full teardown due […]
Mercedes EQE 500 Review: A Quiet Masterpiece of Electric Luxury
The Mercedes EQE 500 isn’t just another electric vehicle—it’s a statement. With a price tag exceeding $106,000, this midsize luxury sedan is engineered to impress from every angle. The team at Munro recently took the EQE 500 out for a spin on one of Michigan’s last warm, sunny days, offering an expert review focused on […]
Tesla Model X Battery Teardown Insights
Electric vehicle (EV) battery design continues to evolve at a rapid pace — and few automakers drive innovation like Tesla. In a recent teardown project at Munro & Associates, engineers took a first-ever deep dive into a 2020 Tesla Model X battery pack. The findings offer valuable insights for automotive engineers, EV enthusiasts, and investors […]
Giga Castings: Automotive Advantages Uncovered
Giga castings and advanced molding techniques are reshaping how vehicles are built. Lean automotive design is moving toward casting over traditional stamping — driven by cost, efficiency, and quality advantages. Recently, Munro & Associates founder Sandy Munro shared insights from the Foundry Star Alliance conference hosted by IDRA. The event showcased the latest breakthroughs in […]
GV60 Platform Engineering Insights: A Munro Teardown Review
The Genesis GV60, built on Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform, represents a refined step forward in the evolution of modular EV architecture. Munro & Associates recently performed a detailed teardown comparison between the GV60 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5—both based on the same electrified global modular platform (E-GMP). This post explores key GV60 platform engineering […]
Genesis GV60 Teardown Insights and Driving Review
When it comes to electric vehicles, the Genesis GV60 represents an intriguing blend of style, performance, and thoughtful engineering. In this latest teardown and review, expert insights highlight how Genesis is evolving from an upstart luxury brand into a serious force in the EV market. This GV60 teardown provides valuable perspective for automotive engineers, EV […]