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 ...

There is a sense of euphoria that washes over the mind once it figures out something it previously considered complicated, like solving a mathematical equation or figuring out what your significant ...

Horsepower is useless if you can't get it to the pavement. As a result, traction control and differentials are fitted to your car to control how an engine's output is transferred to the road, helping ...

The Koenigsegg Jesko is too good for dual-clutch. It's too good for three clutches, or four or five or six. No, the Jesko's transmission has seven clutches, in an effort to make the time between gear ...

If you’ve ever shopped for a sports car, you’ll often hear the term “limited-slip differential” (or LSD); you’re probably aware that it’s better than not having one, but it can be unclear exactly what ...

Ever wonder how your car turns so effortlessly? The secret lies in a brilliant device called the differential. It lets your wheels spin at different speeds — essential for smooth, stable turns.

The 2021 Ford Bronco gets its off-road prowess in part from an available crawler gear. But why is that feature such a big deal, and how does it work? Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained has the ...

Throughout the last 18 months, we've added horsepower to our '97 Ford F-350 Power Stroke in more ways than one. We added Stage 1 injectors, a complete fuel system, an aftermarket high-pressure oil ...