One of the benefits of the electronic age we live in is the trickle-down effect of technology. Chevy started using electronic engine controls in the early ’80s, and 10 years later all production ...

Each year, your tech editor spends one full week in January at a gathering called the Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council Media Trade Conference. Held in Los Angeles, MPMC gives members of the ...

While cars have abandoned traditional analog gauges, semi trucks still have a massive amount of gauges. Here's why, as well ...

Fuel gauges are fairly simple mechanisms. They point to “E” when the tank is nearly empty and “F” when it’s full. At least, until it doesn’t. Then you’re left in the dark, guessing how many miles you ...

There you are cruising down the road in your Corvette when you realize the fuel gauge is showing a little less than a quarter of a tank. You're confident that should to be enough to get to the next ...

In our marine business, after effecting a repair, we are often asked, “Can you take a look at my fuel gauge too? It’s not working.” It’s a familiar story. Here’s how to troubleshoot yours. The sending ...

This is kind of a difficult concept to describe, but I love wonderful things that are at least on some level ridiculous. I love things that show incredible levels of thought and innovation, but for ...

Why are some fuel gauges and fuel-range indicators sometimes so inaccurate they leave riders stranded with an empty tank far from a service station? In fact, often the more hi-tech, sophisticated and ...