Ray F. Thornton should have been known as Mr. Traction. This is the story of the man who changed off-roading forever.

Locking differentials are a definite game changer when it comes to off-roading. They increase traction by forcing both tires on an axle to turn. But what is a locking differential? Car people will ...

Next to a flexible suspension, positive traction is one of the most important off-road extras you need. Locking differentials add that extra advantage when wheeling by positively powering both tires ...

Traction is always an important issue for pickup truck buyers and owners, especially when towing, carrying payload or just exploring the roads on the way to your favorite campground. A spinning wheel ...

Mark McNabb was a contributor at TopSpeed from 2013 to 2018. Growing up, Mark always had a mind for tinkering on random items throughout his home and dad’s garage, including a 1953 Ford Mainline and ...

The 2016 GMC Sierra HD lineup is equipped with the Eaton Locker automatic locking rear differential, and it comes in handy during times where getting traction can be difficult. It’s what GMC refers to ...

There are a lot of things that make the Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe drive as well as we expect it to, and few would think to rank the rear axle limited slip differential with electronic lock very high ...

Driving with the diff lock engaged on dry pavement isn't just a bad habit. It's a quick way to strain your drivetrain and make the whole car feel off. The tighter the corner, the worse it gets. Your ...

The Tesla Cybertruck took four years to launch, yet early adopters couldn't fully use their electric pickup EVs. In a video by VoyageATX posted on YouTube, the Cybertruck owner encountered a message ...

A locking differential, often referred to as a "locker," is a type of differential that enhances traction by ensuring both wheels on the same axle turn at the same speed, even when one has little or ...