When power steering was first introduced, it was intended to help drivers of large or heavy vehicles to steer more easily when parking or heading around curves. Then it became a luxury option for ...

Your steering wheel should feel light and predictable, not noisy or strained. When the power steering pump starts to whine, ...

When talking about the evolution of cars, there are several notable milestones that can’t be omitted. In today’s world, it’s the fight against high emissions, engine downsizing, and electric vehicles ...

Electronic Power Steering (EPS) systems are becoming prevalent in automotive systems and are quickly replacing hydraulic assist power steering. The move to EPS systems is driven by the necessity for ...

Tesla has filed a patent for a more efficient power assist steering system for its vehicles as the automaker appears to focus on improving the efficiency of its sub-systems. We recently reported on ...

When strapped in the driver’s seat and the engine is lit, there are three things you can do. You can accelerate. You can stop. And you can steer. While the first two options receive all of the ...

Have you ever stopped and wondered why it’s so effortless to turn a 5,822-pound Cadillac Escalade using a single finger? It’s not the result of your semester stint as a high school athlete, it’s the ...

Power steering systems make a huge difference in the maneuverability of a vehicle. Many classic cars that did not feature them were hard to steer and control, especially at low speeds or when ...

Steering hasn’t been considered a chore since “Armstrong” steering went the way of the Caterpillar truck engine. Before hydraulic power steering became commonplace in the 1980s, drivers had to plant ...

For those unfortunate enough to have driven a vehicle without power steering, you’ll know how much of a struggle it is compared to a modern vehicle with a power steering system. Of course, there are ...

You jump in your Jeep, turn the steering wheel to the left and then right, and the tires and wheels respond to your commands. Basic mechanics, right? But what about all the mechanical components in ...

One of the most basic, yet crucial systems on our replica and component cars is the steering system. Everything from full custom systems to direct transplants has been used, depending on the vehicle ...