There is a war of hyperbolic statements among enthusiasts, waged both in the comment sections of websites and in the texts of articles. Not one of worldly significance or anything that’d affect our ...

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.

The debate between the merits of hydraulic and electric power steering is set to continue for years to come. Using electric assist in a sports car isn't a bad thing if it's tuned well, but there's no ...

The conventional wisdom among car enthusiasts is that hydraulic power steering is good, and the electric-assist power-steering systems that have replaced it in most new cars are bad. Engineering ...

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 ...

SeaStar hydraulic steering systems are superbly reliable. Regular inspections and maintenance help keep them that way. Courtesy Dometic Hydraulic steering systems are so super reliable that boaters ...

For centuries, engineers have been using mechanical systems to augment human inputs. Gears, pulleys and levers have long served to grant our comparatively feeble forms significant mechanical advantage ...

The Bluenose II has another problem with its $700,000 custom-built hydraulic steering system, resulting in delayed responses from the rudder. On Tuesday the crew noticed a problem with the steering.

Technology is a fickle friend, nudging us forward with one hand while charging exorbitant tolls with the other. ­Modern engines that impress us with power and efficiency are being decoupled from the ...