Diesel engines don’t have a throttle body because of the fundamental differences in how they operate compared to gasoline engines. This causes them to have much less engine braking. To help a large truck slow down without overheating the service…

Marketed as a utopian dream for commuters since the 1950s (or even earlier), would flying cars be suitable for Australia? They would certainly bring both benefits and drawbacks. Let’s explore them. Roadkill risk This is by no means the biggest…

An Anderson plug is a way to connect higher amperage cabling and is often used on vehicles for: The moulded, heavy-duty male and female plugs will only connect one way so there’s no chance of reversing the positive and negative…

Regular car washing has always been an important part of keeping vehicles fresh, maintained, and looking good. Recently there have been so many innovations in washing technology, but the most groundbreaking is touchless car washing. This article will look deep…

Air brakes on a truck are a type of braking system commonly used in heavy vehicles such as trucks, buses, and trailers. Unlike hydraulic brakes, which use fluid pressure to engage the brake pads against the rotors, air brakes use…

When picking up a container with a sideloader, the surface, the container position and the gradient are three of the most important factors to consider. Drivers should be able to conduct a risk assessment of a site’s hazards, as taught…