DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai is recalling nearly 430,000 small cars because water can get into the antilock brake computer, cause an electrical short and possibly an engine fire. The recall is another in a ...

In a car with a manual gearbox, you can use that stick to your advantage in more ways than the simple act of shifting gears. If you want to slow down, instead of relying on just the brakes, you can ...

Drivelines have changed to match engine torque profiles, chopping engine cruise speed nearly 500 rpm over the past 15 years. If there’s a problem with trucks and truck equipment in general, the ATA’s ...

Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada for two problems that can cause engine fires. In one recall, owners are being told to park their vehicles outdoors until repairs ...

Engine braking isn't some secret technique reserved for manual drivers. Fundamentally, it's simply easing off the throttle and letting the engine's internal resistance help slow down your car. When ...

Brakes are among the most critical safety systems on any vehicle, yet they’re often overlooked until something goes wrong. Over time, even the best braking systems wear down from friction and heat, ...

Q: When waiting extensively for a long stoplight, freight train, etc. is it beneficial for the car to be placed in neutral so as not to have to keep pressure on the brakes for less wear and tear?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into the braking systems of certain versions of the Ford F-150 pickup following reports of brake failures, including ...