Why do car windows fog up?
We've all been there. You jump into your car and within a few minutes of driving the windows are so fogged up inside that you're looking at the world through a murky layer of moisture. How did that...
View ArticleEarlier school start times may be tied to teen driving accidents
Teens with earlier high school start times may get in more car accidents than those with later start times, according to a study comparing two counties in Virginia.
View ArticleHonda Odyssey excels at minivan crash tests; Nissan Quest fails terribly
Several minivans - including the Nissan Quest, the Chrysler Town & Country and its twin, the Dodge Grand Caravan -- don't do a good job of protecting occupants in crashes and failed recent...
View ArticleHonda admits under-reporting serious U.S. accidents since 2003
Honda failed to notify U.S. safety regulators of 1,729 claims of injuries and deaths related to accidents in its vehicles since 2003, the automaker acknowledged on Monday.
View ArticleHow 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?
Air bags have been in the spotlight lately due to the sweeping recalls and investigation of air bag manufacturer, Takata, which supplies air bags to ten automakers globally. Over time, the defective...
View ArticleWinter tires or all-season tires? Winter ones are worth inconvenience
Roll with the wrong rubber this winter and you won't be going far. Those low-profile summer tires may look cool, but they slip and slide when snow falls. That's when you'll need winter tires to keep...
View ArticleMajority of recalled vehicles have not been repaired
Each day, attorney Terry Harris sets out in his trusty 2002 Honda Civic, which has 150,000 miles - and has been recalled for a variety of defects considered dangerous by safety regulators.
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 ArticleAutomotive recalls in 2015
In 2014, the automotive industry recalled over 60 million vehicles, doubling the previous record of 30.4 million in 2004. Yet, auto sales hit highs last seen in 2006 and experts have argued that...
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...
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 ArticleOrphan cars make great used-car deals
Mercury. Pontiac. Saturn. Hummer. Suzuki. SAAB. All these names are now mere memories in the new car marketplace.
View ArticleRobotic taxis to replace cars: analyst
The automotive industry is entering a period of deep disruption that will make it unrecognizable, according to a new analysis from Morgan Stanley.
View ArticleMotion sickness more likely in driverless cars
Hitching a ride in a robotic car may cause motion sickness, according to a study from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
View ArticleDrivers more willing to pay for safety technology than fuel-saving devices
Drivers want more collision-prevention technology in their cars, but there is a limit to how much they will pay.
View ArticleSelf-driving semi licensed to drive in Nevada
Its name is "Inspiration" and Daimler Trucks says it's the first ever self-driving semi-truck licensed to drive on public roads - in this case Nevada's highways - not only for testing, but business,...
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