In my 50 years of experience as an ASE and General Motors master technician and automotive technology instructor, I’ve found that the parking brake (aka, emergency or hand brakes) is rarely discussed, ...

BMW's E65 745i broke the mechanical handbrake taboo, sparking a trend of electronic parking brakes. But enthusiasts mourn the ...

If you have a drum-style parking brake, it’s likely that the lever that actuates the brake — the one that the cable pulls on — is rusted and locked up. If it’s stuck, he can try to work it free and ...

Winter grime is more than a cosmetic problem for your car, it is a mix of road salt, sand, slush, and chemical de-icers that can quietly chew through paint and metal. Deciding how often to wash in the ...

When human cells lack oxygen, they must react. Without oxygen, the metabolism can hardly generate energy, and many vital processes begin to falter. A research team from Bielefeld University, together ...

A 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N owner was venting on Reddit recently about not being able to change his brake pads without specialized computer equipment. It sounds insane, but this is what new-car ownership ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...

Not long ago, I was cruising along an empty country highway when my attention wandered to the electronic parking brake button. With no other cars in sight, I started wondering what would happen if I ...

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report on the tragic Uttarkashi helicopter crash that occurred on May 8, revealing that the helicopter’s main rotor blade ...

General Motors has released a Safety Recall for certain 2024-2025 Chevy Blazer EV units due to an issue with the rear parking brake wiring harness. GM program # N252503010 addresses the issue with a ...

When the first parking brake was made, it was a safety device that was created to give vehicles an extra sense of security when parked. Parking brakes, also known as emergency brakes, are typically ...

Have you ever returned to your parked car or truck, shifted its automatic transmission from park, and been greeted by an alarming clunk as the vehicle lurches into gear? If you've got an old-school ...