Tips to pick the right insurance
You're thinking about getting car insurance, but you don't know where to start. You're not alone; millions of people just like you have the same problem.
View ArticleTop 10 dream cars
High-end luxury and sports cars stir the imagination, yet few will ever be able to buy them. This is a crowd-sourced list of models frequently viewed at Cars.com but rarely sold. Models are linked...
View ArticleHow can I save on car premiums?
Q. You always tell people to take advantage of discounts that can lower their car insurance premiums. What are some of the most common ones?
View ArticleCut the cost of car insurance
Q. I'd like to lower my car insurance premiums. What are some of the most common discounts?
View ArticleWhat you need to know about oil
What do those cryptic number-and-letter combos on the oil container mean? Does it matter whether you use 10W-30 or 5W-20? Can your car really tell the difference between conventional oil and synthetic...
View ArticleAntique cars
A trip to the Chicago Tribune photo archive recalls some of the oldest and most unusual turns in automotive technology.
View ArticleMidwest fall drive destinations
We update our gallery of the top Midwestern drives to enjoy the splendor of fall. We polled Autos section contributors and followers of the Chicago Tribune Cars Facebook page and Twitter feed. Please...
View ArticleU.S. traffic deaths up for first time since 2005, safety agency says
Traffic deaths are on the rise for the first time in many years, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
View ArticleSeparate problems spur GM recalls of Chevrolet Malibu sedans
General Motors Co. is recalling about 60,000 Chevrolet Malibu sedans sold over the last two years for two different problems.
View ArticleFirst Ford Mustang family celebrates 50 years
First production model Mustang, owned by the same family since 1964, to make victory lap at unveiling of redesigned 2015 Ford Mustang.
View ArticleSurviving winter with rear-wheel drive
While safe winter driving habits apply to every type of car and any type of powertrain, there are a few more tricks to control rear-wheel drive vehicles in wintry conditions.
View ArticleTips for cold, cold car care
Cars, like people, don't function as well in cold weather. Your car doesn't like it anymore than you. Because most employers frown on hibernating, we've compiled a list of precautions to increase the...
View ArticleWarm up engine first? In cold weather, it's not an idle question
Slower commutes in messy weather aren't the only reason drivers notice a drop in cold-weather fuel economy. The simple act of starting and driving a car in, say, 20-degree temperatures eats away at...
View ArticleTop 20 longest lasting vehicles dominated by trucks, SUVs
We can't all be Irv Gordon and we can't all drive a 1966 Volvo P1800S for over 3 million miles.
View ArticleCorvette Museum digs out of sinkhole, digs into Motorsports Park
Last Corvette recovered from sinkhole stirs debate over whether the vintage Vettes should be restored or displayed at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Ky.
View ArticleWhy are automakers recalling so many cars?
The automotive industry is on pace to surpass the record number of vehicles recalled. Self-governance is as much of a reason as increased governmental scrutiny.
View ArticleAuto recalls in 2014
The automotive industry has surpassed the record number of 30.8 million vehicles recalled in 2004. This may not be a bad thing. Vehicular fatalities are at an all-time low. Self-governance by...
View ArticleBasic car care: What every new (and old) driver should know
Whether you are a new, young driver or someone who has never owned a car before, learning the basics of car care makes both driving and ownership more fun. Even veteran car owners should be familiar...
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