The made-in-India Toyota Starlet for the South African market was awarded 0 stars for adult occupant protection in Global NCAP crash tests. Tap to learn more.

Why upgrade now: Brake fade, parts scarcity, and modern driving demands make disc conversions appealing for many classic car owners. Balancing priorities: Collectors weigh originality against safety, ...

Classic C10 trucks have vintage style, but their original suspension and brakes can feel outdated alongside today’s vehicles. Upgrading with coilovers, drop spindles, and disc brakes can improve ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. It’s often overlooked, but using a quality brake cleaner from time to time is a cost efficient way to ensure your ...

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Rear wheels locking up while braking? You might need a new brake proportioning valve. When it comes to your vehicle’s braking system, several components are responsible for helping your vehicle come ...

Most modern cars have stopped using drum brakes. While there are valid reasons to use drums at the rear, it mostly comes down to cost, which is why you often see them used in many economy cars, trucks ...

Four former employees reopened Rockford’s shuttered Gunite foundry Nov. 20 as Rockford Brake Manufacturing, which poured its first iron and resumed brake drum production after Accuride’s 2024 ...

As of 2025, the once-ubiquitous humble brake drum has practically faded into obscurity, and fade is a familiar word for most people who have ever driven a drum-braked classic car hard on a twisty ...

Technology around us is growing at a faster rate than we can say "What's the Wi-Fi password?" However, there are still some things that haven't changed since they were invented and are still in use ...