To date, Toyota has built GRMN versions of the 86, Century, iQ (Supercharged), Mark X, Vitz, and Yaris. These are usually ...

The car frame is the main supporting framework to which all other parts of the car are connected. Because a car frame is made of metal, it can rust over time. The good news is that it can be repaired, ...

The integral, or unibody, frame is just the opposite. With this type of frame, the body parts are used to structurally strengthen the entire car, and all of the sections are welded into one piece.

Today's kit car builders have a plethora of choices in chassis and running gear. Most Cobra clones have ladder frames mounting Mustang, Jag, or Corvette suspension, while the sturdy Fiero still ...

Carmakers quit using trees to build automobiles relatively early in the motorized age – steel was adopted as the main workhorse for constructing frames and bodies. However, some brands – particularly ...

Perhaps the most susceptible parts of any car to road damage are the frame and suspension components. Besides the normal rain, dirt, and other road debris, there are the usual oils, grease, and ...

Shopping for a used car this spring? We have a cautionary tale. Jim Williamson's 2005 Hyundai Sonata appears to be in great condition at first. But what lies beneath is another story. The subframe, ...

It's all about the battery -- at least that's what they say. Much of the talk surrounding the' long term viability of electric vehicles has hinged on whether automakers can figure out a practical way ...

Once common throughout the industry on a variety of vehicle types, this method of construction is now largely limited to pickups and SUVs. As the name suggests, these vehicles use two separate ...