Tire pressure warning light mystifies drivers
Driving a car with under-inflated tires is a serious safety issue.Â
View ArticleAuto accidents biggest killer of teens; lack of safety belts, inexperience to...
More than half of all teenagers killed in auto accidents were not wearing seat belts
View ArticleGM recalls 7.6 million more cars, mainly for ignition switch issues
General Motors has expanded its ignition switch recall to encompass 7.6 million more U.S. vehicles made from 1997 to 2014.
View ArticleSpare tires vanishing from trunks
Get a flat tire in a newer model car and you might be asking, "Dude, where's my spare?" Go to the trunk and you may find a can of sealant, small air compressor, or neither.Â
View ArticleSafest used cars for teens rated by Insurance Institute
Many teens are driving cars that are poorly matched to their driving skills, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
View ArticleHow to buy a car: Nine keys to success
Research reviews, prices, safety and fuel economy ratings online to narrow your selection. Visit dealers to test drive and inspect vehicles on your list. Do not buy at this point. Research actual...
View ArticleTraffic fatalities drop 30 percent in Illinois
A new study finds that traffic fatalities dropped 30 percent from 2005 to 2012 in Illinois. Â
View ArticleTalk car? 26 noises to help you speak car
Using this automotive sound glossary can get you speaking the same language as your car and your mechanic.
View ArticleLeases entice drivers to upgrade autos as often as iPhones
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan - When Adam Gilgis leased a Volkswagen GTI this month, he had one goal: a low monthly payment.
View ArticleRecall, TSB or customer service campaign: What's the difference?
If that new vehicle you bought recently has intermittent electrical issues, a sluggish transmission, a squeak from the dashboard or some other issue, chances are you aren't the only one experiencing...
View ArticleRedesigned, refreshed and all-new: What's the difference?
If you've spent any time looking for a new car, you've probably noticed that some terms keep popping up again and again. Phrases like all-new, redesigned or even refreshed may seem like variations on...
View ArticleHonda Accord, Civic top most stolen car list
Honda's Accord and Civic sedans were the two most stolen vehicles in America last year, according to the latest Hot Wheels report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
View ArticleHow to check if your car was recalled but not fixed
Car owners and buyers will be able to look up whether a vehicle has been recalled and fixed under a new federal program launched late Tuesday.
View ArticleConnected car technology
From having music piped from your phone into your car's speakers to fully automated self-driving cars, the field of telematics is the new battleground for automakers trying to gain a competitive edge....
View ArticleSenior citizens qualify for car insurance discount with safe-driving class
Everyone wants to reduce their auto insurance premiums, right? Well, in 34 states and the District of Columbia getting older can be the ticket to cheaper car insurance. All you have to do is pass an...
View ArticleSenior citizens in Japan rewarded for quitting driving
OSAKA, Japan - A shopping street in Osaka has begun providing discounts to elderly drivers who voluntarily turn in their driver's licenses, while a local police station last month held a "graduation...
View ArticleExplosive airbag recall increases to 7.8 million vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration now says owners of 7.8 million vehicles fitted with airbags manufactured by Japan's Takata Corp. are in danger, and should have those vehicles seen...
View ArticleWhy are so many recalled cars still on the road?
It's the worst year for auto recalls in U.S. history, with more than one in five cars and trucks at risk of sometimes critical, deadly defects. But the disjointed recall system patched together by...
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