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Written by Aaron Severson
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Saturday, 29 May 2010 00:00 |
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The original Hydra-Matic transmission was one of the most important innovations in the history of the automobile. It wasn't the first automatic transmission, but it was the first one that really worked, and its resounding commercial success paved the for every subsequent autoshifter.
This week, we take a look at the origins of the Hydra-Matic, and its originator, Earl Thompson, who also developed the first synchromesh gearbox back in the 1920s.
Click here to read more about the origins of Hydra-Matic
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Written by Aaron Severson
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Sunday, 22 March 2009 00:00 |
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Another term we have thrown around a lot that bears some explanation is Hotchkiss drive. This is a suspension layout very common on front-engine/rear-drive cars and trucks from the 1920s until the late 1970s, and still used on many pick-up trucks and SUVs.
Click here to read more about Hotchkiss drive suspensions
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Written by Aaron Severson
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Saturday, 31 January 2009 00:00 |
It's one of the most common suspension designs used on modern cars, found on everything from the lowliest Proton Savvy to the fearsome Porsche 911 Turbo. It's also frequently misunderstood and often misspelled. Thhis week, we will try to set the record straight about the origins and workings of the MacPherson strut suspension system. Click here to read more about the MacPherson strut suspension
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Written by Aaron Severson
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Wednesday, 19 March 2008 13:44 |
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By popular demand: a Q&A on supercharging (and turbocharging).
Click here to read more about turbochargers and superchargers
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