When the "check engine" light comes on, most of us have no clue what's really wrong with our car, or even worse, how much fixing it is about...
Get the full story >>Q: Why do automakers still use heavy glass? There are some acrylics that are very light, strong, shatterproof, and better insulators for...
Get the full story >>Slumping auto sales and leases in recent years have changed have created a shortage of late model year used cars -- and raised their...
Get the full story >>Q: Does driving on rough pavement before the roads are resurfaced significantly reduce tire life? With road construction season underway,...
Get the full story >>More Americans are holding onto their old vehicles longer, neglecting routine maintenance, and some are unable to absorb the cost of a...
Get the full story >>Don't ignore a cracked windshield. Small cracks and rock-chip "bull's-eyes" can spread if not repaired. Large cracks can affect your...
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Get the full story >>Google Inc.'s quest to popularize cars that drive themselves seemed to hit a roadblock Monday when news emerged that one of the...
Get the full story >>A dozen domestic and foreign automakers are raising concerns over damage that could be caused by gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol,...
Get the full story >>Q: Why doesn't Ford or GM allow for factory-installed CNG (compressed natural gas) systems on their assembly lines? The option would be...
Get the full story >>Q: I have a 2003 Chrysler Town & Country with 76,000 miles. It has begun displaying the message "Service Tire System Soon/Read Owners...
Get the full story >>In an example of how prices for new and used cars have soared this year, the nation's largest chain of auto dealerships posted a huge gain...
Get the full story >>Mention concept cars to most people and they think of Buck Rogers' dream machines, like the 1951 Buick Le Sabre, with its rocket nose,...
Get the full story >>The government will require new cars and trucks to meet a fleetwide average fuel economy standard of 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025.
Get the full story >>Q: I promised my wife a big trip to Europe as a gift when I retire. We haven't had a vacation in 10 years and her car will need...
Get the full story >>Q: The wheels on my 2011 BMW 128i are almost constantly filthy with soot coming from the disc brakes. I know some soot is to be expected...
Get the full story >>Meet the newest crop of farm vehicles: Porsche Carrera, Mercedes SL550 and BMW Z4.
Get the full story >>When is buying a certified pre-owned car the right thing for you? To decide, you first need to understand the differences among used cars.
Get the full story >>Q: I have been driving a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am for many years and have been averaging 21 mpg. The car has a four-cylinder engine....
Get the full story >>Q: Three years ago I purchased a 2001 (Chevrolet) Silverado with 57,000 miles. The vehicle now has 80,000. I have not replaced or flushed...
Get the full story >>You've done your research. You've test-driven the vehicles you're considering. You think you're a well-informed consumer, right?
Get the full story >>If you're looking to save money with a gas sipping car, don't stop at the sticker price and fuel economy. Other ownership expenses can...
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