How to store your car for winter
Q: We are going to spend the winter in Arizona. OurNissan 370Z will be stored in a heated garage. Any thoughts on getting the vehicle ready for not being operated for three to four months?
View ArticleReady for winter? Your car should be
It's time. The following steps can prep your car for winter, whether you're ready or not.
View ArticleWhat is SRS on air bags?
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View ArticleWinter tires or all-season tires? Winter ones are worth inconvenience
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View ArticleMajority of recalled vehicles have not been repaired
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View ArticleWarming up your engine by idling does not help your car
We've all heard the idea: In winter, your car needs a little time to warm up before you can drive it. And that's why across the United States, people who live in cold and snowy places and especially...
View ArticleSafest cars for 2015 loaded with new technology
Asian and European cars have taken top honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
View ArticleNine thoughts about the Jeep Cherokee's nine-speed transmission
One of the most ambitious features of the Jeep Cherokee's rebirth in 2014 was its standard and highly technical nine-speed automatic transmission from ZF Friedrichshafen AG. In fact, one of the reasons...
View ArticleWhy oil is the most vital fluid in your car
To say that motor oil is the lifeblood of your engine seems a bit hackneyed.
View ArticleAuto repo: how to avoid a losing situation
When a deal goes south in the car business and a vehicle is repossessed, there is no winning, just degrees of losing.
View ArticleCar care: Spring tuneup for your car
It was a long winter. Shorter days, cooler weather and pavement potholes may have taken their toll on you - and an even bigger toll on your car. As flowers bloom and trees grow, it's a good time to...
View ArticleTeen texting at the wheel tied to more driving risks
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View ArticleRace car drifting: There's nothing like screaming sideways at 90 mph
The motor sport of drifting - whose goal is to control the car as it slides sideways around turns, at full throttle - brings huge crowds to their feet and drives demand for go-fast auto parts.
View ArticleMaserati recall: Corrosion problem could lead to loss of control
Maserati of North America is recalling 7,438 model year 2005-2008 Quattroportes, model year 2008 GranTurismos, and model year 2008 Alfa Romeo 8Cs for a corrosion problem that could lead to a loss of...
View ArticleHis big design ideas fit in a child's hand
"We get to engage in automotive fantasy in little 3-inch works of art," said Felix Holst, the chief designer behind the Hot Wheels and Matchbox toy car brands.
View ArticleSurging car-loan delinquencies give repo man a busy first quarter
Delinquent auto loans and vehicle repossessions rose in the U.S. by double-digit percentages in the first quarter of the year, Experian Automotive reported.
View ArticleHigh prices are driving more motorists to rent tires
Chains such as Rent-a-Wheel and Rimco are seeing business boom. Many consumers pay double or triple the cost of buying and face aggressive repossession policies.
View ArticleChrysler recalling nearly 46,000 Ram 1500 trucks over software glitch
Chrysler is recalling nearly 46,000 Ram 1500 trucks to fix a problem with the vehicles' stability control software.
View ArticleAverage age of cars on U.S. roads hits record 11.4 years
The average age of the cars Americans are driving has reached a record high.
View ArticleHyundai announces big Sonata, Azera recall to fix rust problem
Hyundai is recalling about 239,000 Sonata and Azera sedans because the rear suspensions in the cars can rust and fail.
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