Building a hot rod means working all the angles, and there are plenty of angles to work. One of the more important angles is the angle between your transmission output shaft (which is the same as the ...

V-shaped engines like the V6 and V8 power lots of cars, but you probably never think about what, exactly, that V angle is.

Pinion angle simply refers to the angle of the differentials pinion in relation to the driveshaft. But ask 10 guys about optimal pinion angle and a lively debate will ensue. To get a range of opinions ...

What Is a Vehicle's Approach Angle? The approach angle is defined as the angle between the front tires touching the ground and the lowest part of the front of the car, usually the front bumper. The ...

Heavy-duty trucks are getting larger and more capable every year, and engines are getting more powerful and faster with each passing day, it seems. Meanwhile, SUVs seem to be getting more capable at ...

Approach, breakover and departure angles indicate how steep of a hill a vehicle can go up and over. These angles are expressed in degrees — with a higher number being better — and are mostly a concern ...