Since Fordbrought back the Bronco, it's been a hit—and a long-awaited solid competitor to the Jeep Wrangler. Speaking of the Jeep, while the Bronco can go knobby tire to knobby tire with one off-road, ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

At its most basic, an axle is a shaft that connects two or more wheels on the same axis. In the automotive world, axle can mean several things; it may be a component or set of components that connect ...

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 ...

State laws are the biggest factor governing use or non-use of auxiliary lift axles on trucks and trailers. Many states have patterned their weight limits after the federal Formula B law, which ...

The trucking industry is one of the most regulated in North America—and rightfully so. When an 80,000-lb. tractor-trailer is traveling at 65 mph, the potential for disaster is constant, regardless of ...

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 ...