In automotive design, it's all about proportions. Since mass-produced cars first emerged in the early 1900s, an often-overlooked measurement that influences a vehicle's aesthetic appeal and function ...

Knowledge is priceless. That's true generally, and it's especially true when you want to upgrade your 4x4's axles. Because of the investment and the work involved in ...

If you've ever rebuilt a Dana 44, 10-bolt, or GM, Dodge, or Ford King Pin front axle, you probably found out the first time that it takes some work to gather all the parts you'll need. Generally, all ...

Renesas, in collaboration with Nidec, developed the first “8-in-1” proof of concept for E-Axle systems that will help simplify electric-vehicle design. It controls eight functions using a single ...

While some car designers chase form, others follow function. But whatever the case, the dash-to-axle ratio is something they should pay close attention to. Why? Because if you screw up the ratio ...

In automotive design, there's something called a dash-to-axle ratio. It's the distance from the dashboard to the front axle of the car, compared to the distance between the two axles (the wheelbase).