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 ...

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 ...

For part two of our series about transforming Jared Lehenbauer’s new-to-him ’01 Ford F-250 into a truck that’s better suited to his needs, we’re detailing how to select the correct gear ratio for two- ...

A differential plays an essential role in pushing or pulling a car in a straight line and efficiently and comfortably moving it through a corner. Basically, it’s a device that allows two sides of an ...

The Commercial Vehicle Systems division of Dana Corp. is now offering a 2.53 ratio option for its S190 single-drive axle. According to Dana, the faster axle ratio was designed to maximize fuel ...

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 ...

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 ...