However, not all innovations are equal and nor do they follow a constant upward trend. Instead, their evolution takes the form of an S-shaped curve that reflects their typical lifecycle from early ...

Delphi Corp. has developed what it describes as a revolutionary new technology that it believes will help solve many of the challenges currently faced by braking engineers. Based on a twin floating ...

Power and 0–60 times are exciting, but braking is necessary. Here at MotorTrend, we love a fast car just as much as anyone else. What blasts from 0 to 60 mph quickest? It’s excellent stuff. But ...

Q: Lets say we have 250nm coming from the gearbox to a standard 2wd diff. The diff now doubles the torque to 500nm and evenly distributes the torque to both axles (i.e. 250nm per axle). With AWD ...

Maximum torque brakes use a floating disc. When the brakes are applied, the disc "finds" where it should be on the caliper. The result is as much as 70 percent more stopping power. Other benefits: ...

If there were a vote for the most misunderstood automotive component, we're willing to bet the automatic transmission would rank pretty high, and the torque converter itself possibly higher still. OK, ...

Is it a good idea to upgrade the brakes on my electric vehicle (EV)? I have seen some advertisements for aftermarket braking systems for EVs. Besides improving brake performance, do they also increase ...

In oil-shear brake and clutch units, friction plates and oil work together to slow and accelerate systems. Consider oil-shear clutching: Upon startup, rotating input discs move toward stationary ...

I am giving my car a comprehensive makeover as I have decided to revalidate its certificate of entitlement. What brake servicing or upgrading should I be looking into for a 10-year-old car with ...

If there were a vote for the most misunderstood automotive component, we're willing to bet the automatic transmission would rank pretty high, and the torque converter itself possibly higher still. OK, ...