A Deep Dive into the Hyundai Santa Fe Interior
At Munro & Associates, we pride ourselves on evaluating vehicles with a discerning eye. Especially when it comes to innovation, functionality, and cost-efficiency. Recently, we had the chance to review the interior of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy edition—a $50,000 three-row SUV that not only surprised us but even challenged some of our […]
Cushy or Costly? A Deep Dive into the Imperium Skywell Door Design
At Munro & Associates, every teardown tells a story—and few are as layered as the ongoing investigation into the Imperium Skywell, a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) that’s been waiting in the wings of our shop for several years. Purchased by Sandy Munro a while back, the Skywell has recently become the center of our teardown […]
Imperium Skywell Seat Teardown – Did They Get It All Wrong?
At Munro & Associates, seat teardowns are more than just taking things apart—they’re a deep dive into the design philosophies, cost structures, and manufacturing choices that tell the story of a vehicle. Today, we’re looking at the Imperium Skywell, a Chinese electric SUV that entered the market at an aggressive $30,000 price point. After sitting […]
German Engineering at Its Best: A Deep Dive into the Volkswagen APP550 Electric Motor
At Munro & Associates, we tear things down to build understanding—and few things excite us more than brilliant engineering that exceeds expectations. When we got our hands on Volkswagen’s new APP550 electric drive system, we knew we were in for something special. We’d like to thank VW for the opportunity to borrow this unit for […]
Pratt Miller: Michigan’s Hidden Gem of Motorsports and Defense Innovation
Tucked away in the heart of mid-Michigan lies a world-class engineering powerhouse that many outside the racing or defense industries may not know about—Pratt Miller. This impressive company is redefining what it means to be a motorsports leader. At the same time, it’s driving innovation in military technology, electrification, and advanced product development. Recently, Munro […]
Underneath the All-Electric Jeep Wagoneer S: Strength, Structure & Surprises
At Munro & Associates, we’ve long emphasized the importance of a vehicle’s foundational design when evaluating innovation, manufacturing decisions, and long-term durability. With the all-electric 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S, Stellantis has unveiled a compelling mix of familiar Jeep DNA and forward-thinking architecture. In this teardown, we explore what’s going on beneath the surface—and there’s a […]
Jeep Wagoneer S: Interior Teardown & Review
At Munro & Associates, we’re known for going beyond the surface—literally. Whether it’s a deep-dive teardown, design analysis, or cost review, our mission is to deliver expert insights that shape the future of lean automotive engineering. Today, we’re putting the all-electric 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S interior under review to answer one big question: does it […]
Inside Tesla’s Next Leap: Cybercab and Robovan Design Revealed
Tesla is pushing the boundaries of autonomous electric vehicle (EV) design, and two standout concepts—the Cybercab and Robovan—offer a glimpse into that future. At a recent event, Franz von Holzhausen and Lars Moravy shared teardown insights and design philosophy behind these prototypes. Here’s Munro’s expert breakdown of what makes these vehicles so revolutionary—and why they […]
Inside Tesla’s Model Y Upgrades – Exclusive with Lars & Franz
At Munro & Associates, we’ve had the unique privilege of stepping behind the curtain of some of the world’s most innovative automotive engineering. But this time, we took it one step further. We sat down with Tesla’s very own Franz von Holzhausen and Lars Moravy to dive into what’s new, what’s different, and what’s quietly […]
How Is This EV Only $30,000? A Deep Dive into the Imperium Skywell’s Interior
At Munro & Associates, we’ve had the pleasure of evaluating some of the most innovative electric vehicles on the market. But every so often, a vehicle surfaces that forces us to ask: How is this even possible? That’s exactly the question we found ourselves asking as we revisited the interior of the Imperium Skywell. Acquired […]