We love axles; they help get rotational engine forces from the engine, transmission, and transfer case to the tires and wheels. Most folks in four-wheeling land understand most of the axle terminology ...
Liftable and self-steering auxiliary axles can help add payload capacity, but they come with increased weight and additional complexity. An enormous amount of engineering is required to get the right ...
Volvo Trucks unveiled its fully electric rear axle that is designed to free up space for batteries, the company announced Sept. 19. The e-axle was presented at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover, ...
Engine capacity, transmission speed, and drivetrain options are important factors when shopping for a pickup truck. But there is one area that shouldn’t be overlooked, and that’s choosing the right ...
4x4 axles come in all shapes and sizes for recreational and competition wheelers. From the heavy-duty 21⁄2-ton Rockwell to the classic lightweight Dana 30, each axle has its own definitive qualities.
There are a number of design choices to consider when you’re shopping for a full-size pickup truck. Some are common elements such as bed length, cab size, engine and trim level. But there’s another ...
Allison Transmission has unveiled an electrified e-axle system for medium-and heavy-duty trucks, a fully integrated electric powertrain system designed to fit inside a standard frame along the axles ...
Optional axle ratios can tailor pickup truck power and efficiency to suit your needs as long as the gearing keeps the engine in its torque sweet spot. Often overlooked, optional gear ratios play a key ...
Not too long ago, Ford had to recall over 270,000 trucks and crossovers because of a park module issue that could let vehicles roll away. That included the F-150, Maverick, and Mustang Mach-E. Now, ...
Washington — FCA US LLC said Friday it is recalling nearly 257,000 Dodge Ram pickups in the United States because a loose nut may cause the rear axle to seize. The Auburn Hills unit of Fiat Chrysler ...
Commercial vehicle manufacturers do not see any immediate impact in either freight rates or traffic movement in the short-term due to the government’s move to notify changes in trucks axle norms.