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The Car Steering and Suspension Channel explains the systems that help keep your car driving smoothly and precisely. Learn about auto suspension and steering.

Featured Article: How Car Suspensions Work

In this article, we'll explore how car suspensions work, how they've evolved over the years and where the design of suspensions is headed in the future. See more »

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Quiz Corner: Car Suspension Quiz

The suspension of a car is actually part of the chassis, which comprises all of the important systems located beneath the car's body. Suspension systems have been smoothing out bumpy rides for centuries -- first in carriages, now in cars. How much do you know about car suspensions?

How Car Steering Works

When it comes to crucial automotive systems, steering is right up there with the engine and the brakes. The inner workings of this important component are pretty cool. Find out all about car steering systems.

How Car Suspensions Work

In this article, we'll explore how car suspensions work, how they've evolved over the years and where the design of suspensions is headed in the future.

How do stabilizer bars work?

Stabilizer bars are sometimes also called anti-sway bars or anti-roll bars. Find out how stabilizer bars keep a car's body from "rolling" in sharp turns.

How Four-Wheel Drive Works

Four-wheel drive can be useful in rough weather or terrain. A lot of drivers use it just to make everyday errands a little more exciting, nothing quite like jumping a few curbs in a supermarket parking lot. Find out how four-wheel-drive systems keep cars on solid footing.