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axle

[ak-suhl] / ˈæk səl /


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The work stoppage imperils GM’s heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups, as the automaker has limited axle stock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Its 45-ton axle was largest piece of steel ever forged until that time, demonstrating new advances in steel construction and mechanical engineering.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The four-time champion spun off and crashed at Turn One on his first lap of the session when his rear axle locked, catching him by surprise.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Next up is the E-Ray, with the 6.2-liter V8 aided by an electric motor on the front axle, starting at $108,600.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Florer thought that the liquid smelled like the axle grease sold in his store, and he rushed back and showed the sample to others, who confirmed his suspicions: it was oil.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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