With the exception of the comparatively archaic drum brakes, most modern cars use either fixed or floating brake calipers to implement stopping power.
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BMW has several fast motorcycles available, but there are some that should only be ridden by experienced riders. Here are five of our favorites.
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When a fighter jet travels at supersonic speeds, it emits a sonic boom due to the shock wave it produces. The strongest one ever was recorded in 1967.
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Getting in an accident is already scary enough, but it's worse if you have a car door with electronic handles and your vehicle loses power. Here's what to do.
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The Boeing 747 was once the iconic plane of long-haul flights and international trips. However, over time, many factors led to the aircraft's eventual decline.
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There are several high-performance cars on the market to choose from if you have the funds. However, we think this is the best option in 2025.
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While car accidents can happen anywhere on the road, a very large chunk of them occur at intersections, and most of those have one thing in common.
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The Douglas Aircraft DC-3 was an evolution of the DC-2 and first flew in 1935. More than 13,000 were produced, and some are still in service today.
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It's physically impossible for many planes to land on a helipad due to their size. However, one plane made history by landing on a helicopter pad in Dubai.
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This summer, leave the manual pump at home. With those electric inflators, sore muscles before you even hit the waves will be a thing of the past.
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You may sometimes hear the term "driving left of center." What does this mean, exactly, and why is it something you should avoid? Here are the facts.
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The British term for a car's trunk comes from "boot locker," which is a type of storage compartment used in coaches and carriages before automobiles.
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The number of blades on a helicopter help determine how stable it is and how much it can lift. Overall, it's a key measure of a chopper's performance.
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Putting a tall research platform in the middle of the ocean isn't easy, unless you turn it on its side and then flip it upright when you get there.
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If you're into trucks that are visually appealing, avoid these 13 pickups, cosmetic nightmares and some of the worst to ever be designed.
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The Ford Fiesta remained especially popular in Europe and the UK, but shifting auto industry trends finally put the compact wagon to rest in 2023.
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Thinking of running your Dyson on a DeWalt battery? It’s possible with a third-party adapter, but there are safety and warranty risks to know first.
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The war in Ukraine is demonstrating how modern technology can be used to accommodate new battle conditions and the U.S. is exploring a deal to help it adapt.
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Generating the massive amounts of energy to lift an airplane is one feat, but bringing it to a halt is another. How hot do those brakes get and do they fade?
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Every charge cycle takes a tiny toll on your iPhone’s battery health. Here’s how regular use slowly wears it down over the years.
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When buying a used car, it's worth considering the mileage a vehicle has before buying. But how much is truly too much? Here are some guidelines.
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A titanium exhaust sounds cool on paper, and it does have some notable benefits. You might wanna think twice before installing one on your project car, though.
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While cars and motorcycles are pretty different, they do share some common features. One of those is ABS, which has a different purpose on motorcycles.
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The Jeep is iconic and gained that status during World War II, but what off-roaders did the Army use prior to that engagement? Here's what we know.
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From the Lagonda to the LFA, these five cars didn't just go digital. They turned dashboard design into full-blown sci-fi on four wheels.
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Kawasaki is a well-known name in the motorcycle industry, but some of its bikes have a sound you won't forget. Here are five of our favorites.
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The F/A-18 Hornet has served the U.S. Navy since the '80s, but at one point, it was quite the faulty little fighter jet that required an extensive modification.
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