It may sound crazy but the reason is because bolts are expensive, especially when you're building more than a million vehicles a year. It may make rebuilding such a beast a bit of a hassle—or ...

When hot rodders build a street machine or street rod, countless hours are expended selecting the proper major components, building the drivetrain, detailing the chassis, choosing the right tires and ...

Threaded fasteners haven’t changed drastically since they were invented ages ago. But now, General Motors has put RFID tags in the bolts used on engine assembly lines, turning simple hardware into ...

The Leankeasy blind rivet bolt from Clufix, Cluses, France, crimps the nut as a screw is turned to lock two metal sheets or plastic parts together. This makes installation a one-step process and only ...

American Honda Motor Co. has recalled almost 4,000 late-model sport utility vehicles due to a fastening snafu.