Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

The engine control unit (ECU) might be the most critical component to the truck's power plant. Leaning on datafeeds from a network of various sensors, the ECU manages everything from the mixture of ...

Modern diesel engines perform exceptionally well at 1,100 to 1,200 rpm. They deliver peak torque just a few hundred rpm above idle, and peak horsepower somewhere around 1,500 or 1,600 rpm. But what ...

The difference between traction control and stability control is like the difference between a GED and a master's degree or PhD in vehicle safety. Stability control is just traction control with more ...

There's that relief that follows when power goes out and the sound of a generator kicks on. In just a few seconds, your lights are back, your A/C and fridge are up and running, and you don't have to ...

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 ...