Carbon-fiber is seen by many in the auto industry as one of the most effective ways of reducing vehicle weight and improving fuel economy and emissions levels, but the relative expense of the material ...

MacPherson struts went from an engineering curiosity to the default front suspension on everyday cars because they solved ...

MacPherson struts are fairly common in modern cars, particularly in front-wheel-drive formats. So why is this specific independent suspension setup so popular? As is the case with many things ...

You hit a pothole and the impact not only fills your ears, but resonates all the way to your spine. There's no denying it: Your car's suspension needs some work. There are various suspension set-ups ...

There are a lot of accepted truths in the automotive world. One is that where performance is concerned, double-wishbone suspension is superior. Most race cars use double wishbones and a lot of the ...

The Ford Consul helped popularize the use of MacPherson-strut suspension. Following the Second World War, England began exporting cars, mostly small sedans and sports cars, to North America to earn ...

Modifying our Mustangs often involves trade-offs: adding top-end horsepower could sacrifice low-end torque, a high-flow exhaust may bludgeon your eardrums, and a stiffer suspension can be just ...

It's quite common for strut top bearings of MacPherson Strut front suspension to need replacing after a few years. As you steer, the suspension strut turns in this bearing and eventually wear occurs.