Why did most big cars of the '50s and '60s come with overly large steering wheels? Because power-assisted steering was either a (costly) option or simply not available, leaving the driver to rely more ...

There’s no question we’ve become spoiled. While our parents and grandparents routinely drove cars lacking such luxuries as power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, or power windows, today ...

While '50s and '60s Chevys were pretty good vehicles when they were factory fresh, today their shortcomings are painfully obvious. Take the steering for example. There were two choices back then.

Power steering is often taken for granted. As long as the power steering pump doesn't leak or growl, it's rarely given much thought. But today's hot Pro Touring cars that employ giant, sticky front ...