Your hydraulic power steering system can drain as much as 5-8 hp from your engine and cost you somewhere between 1-3 mpg of fuel. A hydraulic power steering unit consumes more energy than your car's ...

Because it's gradually replacing traditional hydraulic steering, electric power steering (EPS) is likely to become mainstream within the automotive industry in the near future. EPS assists in the ...

From the 1951 Chrysler Imperial to the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS, steering has moved from muscle to fluid, and finally to electrons. Today, electric steering is the invisible backbone of the safety ...

For years, gearheads have been arguing whether hydraulic or electric power steering is better, citing various advantages and disadvantages. For those knowledgeable people and those who have no idea ...

When talking about the evolution of cars, there are several notable milestones that can’t be omitted. In today’s world, it’s the fight against high emissions, engine downsizing, and electric vehicles ...

No technological advance is without drawbacks, which is also true for vehicles. Modern engines give us better gas mileage and efficiency, but without the charm or control of a manual transmission.

As we wait for the highest levels of automated driving to pry the power to steer from our warm, live hands, power steering systems continue to evolve. A novelty when it appeared in the 1991 Acura NSX, ...