Most modern cars no longer use rear drum brakes, so how come some still rely on them? There are trade-offs in terms of cost, durability, and performance.

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Stopping an airplane is no easy task, and although planes can use spoilers and thrust reversers to assist with the task, the brakes still do around 40% of the work. In simple terms, it's all about ...

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Dale Jr., who wrecked his truck as a teenager, has teamed up with Nationwide and BRAKES to help teen drivers pay more attention to the road.

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WP entering the braking game may be part of a bigger cost and branding strategy inside the KTM Group. Full disclaimer before we get into this: a lot of what you’re about to read is pure speculation.

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The return of the Testarossa name comes in a car that blends huge power with a digital brain.

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