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 ...

Off-roading enthusiasts know that having a locking differential on your car when going off the beaten track can make life a lot easier when the trail gets sketchy. Some cars come equipped from the ...

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 ...

It’s the little button marked with an 'X' and an axle, usually positioned near the gear shifter that most suburban drivers will never use in the life of their car - still, we all love to know that we ...

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 ...