Jeeps are synonymous with carefree, go-anywhere, four-wheeled adventure, with or without the top down. To many owners, these are fun weekend toys that, as luck would have it, can also be driven to ...

In a speed controller, the motor’s speed (or velocity) is being controlled. There is an element that detects speed, whether it be a tachometer or some sort of encoder. This monitoring element provides ...

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) is an active safety feature that helps drivers retain steering control by preventing wheels from locking up during an episode of heavy braking. Wheel lock means that the ...

ZF's ReAx steering system mounts to a truck steering column and provides steering assistance based on real-time driver needs. Photo: ZF Group ZF is bringing its Reax electronic steering system to the ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. There are several motor control approaches to electrically assist or directly control power steering. Systems such as ...

Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began ...