The old saying goes, "Out of sight, out of mind." So, unless your Mustang's rear axle has been complaining, it's easy to take it for granted. Aside from receiving stronger shafts or a steeper gear set ...

As the How It Works series progresses, we edge closer and closer to a car's ultimate goal—which is, of course, to put power to the pavement. Lost month you learned about how a transmis-sion directs ...

In the automotive world, especially when it comes to off-road trucks and SUVs, differentials come up all the time. Is your differential locking, limited slip or open? Do you have a transfer case? One ...

I've recently gotten into these really fast 1/10th scale R/C nitro fuel touring cars and I'm building one up at the moment. (Well, not right now this very minute but, you know.) The current one is all ...

The 2027 BMW M2 with M xDrive gives the compact M coupe a second drivetrain option, joining the existing rear-wheel-drive ...

For the most part, while their functions are deceptively complex, we're all familiar with a typical car axle. Being the method by which most cars mount their wheels, axles represent one of the most ...

Four-wheel drive can be a lifesaver in rough road conditions, but it's not magic. Using your truck or SUV's 4WD mode wrong ...