Locking differentials are a type of differential used in vehicles to improve traction and handling, especially in off-road or challenging terrain conditions. The purpose of a locking differential is ...

About 30 seconds into the off-road test of the new, 2026 XRT PRO version of the Hyundai Palisade, my pucker meter increased ever so slightly. My co-driver, TopSpeed's Nicole Wakelin, who co-wrote this ...

Let's start off by understanding how a simple "open" differential works. The sequence of power distribution to the wheels starts from the pinion gear, which sends torque from the driveshaft to ...

The Recon can hit 60 miles per hour in just 3.6 seconds, and it has an electronic locking rear differential. The 2026 Jeep Recon is finally here. The automaker first announced the electric off-road ...

For off-road fans the biggest news for the new Armada comes from the addition of a hardcore Pro-4X trim that features adaptive air suspension, legit metal skid plates, and for the first time ever, a ...

The differential sits at the rear axle of a Formula 1 car and manages how torque is distributed between the left and right rear ...

The electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD) is one of the greatest pieces of modern auto­motive magic. This wonderful contraption allows you to shift midcorner without lockup, helps you turn more ...