According to a team of mechanical engineers from Stony Brook University, only 10-16 percent of the fuel energy is used to drive the car during everyday usage – that is, to overcome the resistance from ...

When pulling together all the components for a kit car, a buyer has to make myriad decisions on the quality versus the price of each part. This is the only way to build a car that has the ...

The “shock” is a suspension component that controls the up-and-down motion of a vehicle’s wheels. Though the devices provide some shock absorption, the job of absorbing shocks is handled mostly by the ...

CARS.COM — Some vehicles, particularly for the front suspension, have struts. While the terms shocks and struts often are used together, struts are a suspension assembly that includes a shock absorber ...

At every level of racing shock tuning is becoming increasingly important. These days its the rare NASCAR Winston Cup team that doesnt have a man devoted solely to shock absorbers. Rusty Wallace once ...

kfShock absorbers play an essential role in the smooth running of your vehicle, ensuring a safe and comfortable ride. However, over time, they can wear out and require replacement. How can you ...

Fuel economy could improve 1-4%, 8% for hybrids. The worse the road, the more energy created -- reach 100 mpg on a road that knocks your fillings loose! Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share ...

In a man’s mind, a woman can’t simply begin to talk about automobiles. For her, these wheeled vehicles look the same, feel the same and work all the same. Although we might differ in this word of ...