Welcome to the 22nd class in the Dirt Sports University Series, and the third on power steering. We finished up our second class in power steering with a look into the trio of Terrible Herbst ...

There is a war of hyperbolic statements among enthusiasts, waged both in the comment sections of websites and in the texts of articles. Not one of worldly significance or anything that’d affect our ...

The only thing worse than not having a taut-handling car is not being able to take full advantage of everything a great suspension promises because of an ancient, slow manual steering gear box. That ...

How does car steering work? This video explains rack and pinion steering, one of multiple types of steering, and how ...

Mopar power steering is a frequent subject of derision. This abuse goes back decades, and even old magazine road tests would often cite a lack of road feel or over-assist as the chief complaint. In ...

When talking about the evolution of cars, there are several notable milestones that can’t be omitted. In today’s world, it’s the fight against high emissions, engine downsizing, and electric vehicles ...

The conventional wisdom among car enthusiasts is that hydraulic power steering is good, and the electric-assist power-steering systems that have replaced it in most new cars are bad. Engineering ...

If you've ever driven an older vehicle without power steering, you probably understand just how important power steering systems are for modern cars. These components allow us to turn the steering ...

Anyone who has driven an unrestored first-gen Camaro can attest to how harrowing the experience can be. A slow-ratio steering box coupled with worn parts make for steering that's vague and provides ...

No technological advance is without drawbacks, which is also true for vehicles. Modern engines give us better gas mileage and efficiency, but without the charm or control of a manual transmission.