maximizing fuel economy has ben a priority for automakers and drivers since the oil crisis of the early 1970s, and the innovation that has arisen from the sector is quite impressive. One solution has ...

What are portal axles, and why are they so cool? That's a great question that many an off-road enthusiast has had and many have answered for themselves. Let us bypass that step and show you what makes ...

The 1-ton Dana 60 front axle is arguably the most common axle ever swapped into the front of a 4x4, in both wrecking-yard and custom aftermarket varieties. If you've thumbed through the pages of Four ...

An axle shaft is a component of a vehicle's suspension system that transmits torque from the differential to the wheels and supports the vehicle's weight. It is a rotating rod or shaft that connects ...

The axle connects two or more of a vehicle's wheels to the same axis, whether on the front or back, and depending on how it's configured, the performance of your ride can vary greatly. Furthermore, ...

Rear-axle steering, also known as rear-wheel steering or four-wheel steering, is an automotive technology designed to improve a vehicle's handling and maneuverability. By allowing the rear wheels to ...

Have you ever wondered why some semi trucks have one set of wheels and others have two sets crammed together? That's because some semis use a single axle while others have tandem axles, but why is it ...

American Axle & Manufacturing has agreed to buy Dowlais Group for about $1.44 billion in a cash-and-shares deal that will result in another U.K. company leaving the London stock market. American ...