Some owner-operators nowadays, enamored with the image first popularized by Southern California’s low-ridin’ community, deflate their trucks’ air suspension so the frame hangs several inches closer to ...

When an engine produces power and clutch and transmission convert it into required torque, some assembly is needed to carry this torque to driving axle or usually to rear axle. This assembly is known ...

Universal joints allow drive shafts to move up and down with the suspension while the shaft is moving so power can be transmitted when the drive shaft isn’t in a straight line between the transmission ...

Mercedes-Benz USA has identified a problem that affects up to 24,092 sedans, wagons, coupes, and convertibles produced for ...

A newly announced vehicle recall highlights potential mechanical risks that could impact drivers and raise broader safety ...

Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 24,000 vehicles after federal safety officials flagged a defect that could cause a critical drive shaft component to break without warning.

The driveshaft of the modern racing stock car is one of the most critical links in transferring the power of the engine through the drivetrain to the track. If your driveshaft fails, you have failed.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that if the joint breaks, the vehicle will experience a sudden loss ...

If you're planning to drive your hot rod or custom (and why wouldn't you?) you need to make sure the engine, transmission, third member, and driveshaft are all working together in harmony. The piece ...

This week I noticed a clunk noise in the back of my 2004 Toyota Highlander when I change between Drive and Reverse and when I ease up on the gas pedal after accelerating. After checking it out, my ...

If you have driven for a while, you have probably heard a mechanic or do-it-yourselfer use the term "universal joint." Often they'll include the name of this mechanical part in a car in a statement ...