As the How It Works series progresses, we edge closer and closer to a car's ultimate goal—which is, of course, to put power to the pavement. Lost month you learned about how a transmis-sion directs ...

The term "four-wheel drive" covers a variety of different systems from multiple automakers, with differing design philosophies and capabilities. So which one is the best? Jason Fenske of Engineering ...

When I first drove the GR Yaris, I was amazed by how natural the car's power delivery felt. Today's all-wheel-drive systems are almost always too clever by half, shuffling power around behind the ...

As the first all-wheel drive Lamborghini, the Diablo VT of 1993 was a groundbreaker. Not only did the addition of a viscous center coupling give the car a new name—VT stands for viscous traction—it ...

Choosing the right drivetrain isn’t just about performance bragging rights — it’s about confidence, safety, and how your car handles the roads you drive every day. If you’re shopping for a new car — ...

Massive German automotive supplier ZF has introduced a new permanent magnet-based drive unit for electric vehicles. Called the EVSys800, the compact, 163-pound assembly consists of a single radial ...