Horsepower is useless if you can't get it to the pavement. As a result, traction control and differentials are fitted to your car to control how an engine's output is transferred to the road, helping ...

Differentials are what allow the wheels on a vehicle to actually move around effectively. Open differentials are common, but limited-slip ones are special.

There are lockers and knockers, limited slips and Sure Grips. Sometimes they're called Positractions and sometimes much worse. But this name game is really about the concept of pushing equal measures ...

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 ...

View post: Amazon’s ‘Powerful’ 3/8-Inch Cordless Ratchet Is Now 43% Off Traction control has been a required feature on all new cars sold in the U.S. since 2012, likewise antilock brakes and stability ...

Joshua is an automotive enthusiast who explores every facet of car culture. With a history of over 30 vehicles, his love for Japanese tuner cars shines. Beyond ownership, he dives into every vehicle, ...

Ford has used "'open" diffs, Detroit Lockers, and several types of clutch-type limited-slip ('posi') units. Tom favors a properly prepared posi for most street/strip applications. The best Ford ...

In garages, on trails, and around campfires, debate will always rage over what single modification is most effective in creating a capable 4x4. Is there one magic mod that can dramatically improve ...

You'd be forgiven if years of goading from Top Gear co-host Jeremy Clarkson made you think you should be turning off your car's traction control to have the most fun ...