Justin Pritchard is a seasoned Sudbury, Ontario-based automotive journalist, producer, and technical writer. With a passion for cars and a talent for storytelling, he's established himself as a ...

Updating my 1987 Honda CRX Si with lightweight rear aluminum brake drums for better response and less weight. Missouri becomes the latest state to try to quiet its citizens’ voices Stephen Colbert ...

Another wave of heavy rain smacks western Washington this week, coupled with strong winds adding concern for potential power outages. by Colleen West, KOMO News SEATTLE — Two of a semi-truck’s rear ...

From the August 1998 issue of Car and Driver. In Nairobi, one noble use of the compact pickup has been to convert it to a 25-passenger municipal bus. In Afghanistan, compact pickups with mounted guns ...

Aircraft braking is a highly specialized system. After all, it is designed to stop enormous momentum safely and efficiently. Unlike car brakes, aircraft brakes must handle extreme forces during ...

Technology around us is growing at a faster rate than we can say "What's the Wi-Fi password?" However, there are still some things that haven't changed since they were invented and are still in use ...

There's surprising old-school technology making a comeback on some of Volkswagen group's most important EV models, headlined by the Audi Q4 E-Tron – drum brakes. The technology's reappearance on a $51 ...

On the heels of its International Roadcheck inspection initiative, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has announced that its annual Brake Safety Week enforcement effort will be held Aug. 24-30.

An intriguing theory as to where McLaren’s advantage over the field may stem from has been put forward by a motorsport engineer. With McLaren’s MCL39 enjoying an advantage in tyre life that has rival ...

The Woking-based outfit have been a clear level above throughout the 2025 season having won five of the opening six races. But it’s their ability to save their tyres, and therefore perform at a higher ...

The FIA’s usual in-depth examination of a car’s component design following a Grand Prix saw McLaren’s MCL39 have its rear brakes looked at in forensic detail. Separate from the usual post-race ...

Back in the garage with the 1987 Honda CRX Si—and this time we're upgrading the rear drums to lightweight aluminum! This small change makes a big difference for performance and weight savings on this ...