People nowadays are so used to power steering that they would probably have a hard time parking and making certain maneuvers without it. The first vehicles didn't have it and some former communist ...

For years, gearheads have been arguing whether hydraulic or electric power steering is better, citing various advantages and disadvantages. For those knowledgeable people and those who have no idea ...

This video explains how a ship’s hydraulic steering system works, detailing how helm input is converted into precise rudder ...

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.

Remember that unpowered, wood-framed crate you and the neighbor kid built all those years ago? You know, the one with baby buggy wheels, no seat to speak of and a steering system consisting of a loop ...

It used to be that if you wanted to drive, you had to have the arms for it. Older cars didn’t have power steering, and parking or even turning at low speeds could require a lot of strength to move the ...