Not a week goes by that I don't get a question about the right vehicle with which to tow a trailer. This is one of two common problems I hear all the time: My pickup gets horrible fuel economy. My ...

In automotive design, it's all about proportions. Since mass-produced cars first emerged in the early 1900s, an often-overlooked measurement that influences a vehicle's aesthetic appeal and function ...

Eliminating the need to manually shift gears makes operating a commercial truck easier and usually safer as well. Automated shifting also can help improve fuel economy, which is a trend documented by ...

There are a number of design choices to consider when you’re shopping for a full-size pickup truck. Some are common elements such as bed length, cab size, engine and trim level. But there’s another ...

Muscle cars have long captured the imagination of automotive enthusiasts with their powerful engines and sleek designs. However, a lesser-known aspect that further enhances their performance is the ...

Downspeeding saves fuel, and with aerodynamics and tires continuing to improve, truck manufacturers are experimenting with still lower rear axle ratios. I recently took a ride in a Mack Anthem with an ...

A few weeks ago, I went to the amazing Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum in Indiana, where I learned about an axle that has not just one gear ratio like in pretty much all modern cars, but two.

Axle gearing plays a critical role in vehicle performance. It determines how efficiently engine power is delivered to the wheels, which directly impacts fuel efficiency, torque, acceleration, and the ...