Long before carmakers filled dashboards with screens, an important piece of engine information was displayed outside the windshield. Early automobiles often carried their radiator filler caps at
A classic car could provide a cigarette lighter within easy reach of the driver, another for the front passenger and sometimes individual ashtrays for the people in the back. Yet bring a cup of coffee
The usual explanation sounds perfectly logical. When a car slows down, its weight moves toward the front. The front tires carry more load, so the front brakes provide more of the stopping force. That
A concrete barrier beside a highway looks like one of the least forgiving objects a car could encounter. It is heavy, rigid and often positioned only a few feet from traffic moving at serious speed.
The automobile conquered continents, crossed deserts and survived two world wars before anyone decided it desperately needed a secure place for a paper cup. For much of automotive history, drivers
Close a car door with every window shut and the air inside has to go somewhere. The door pushes a substantial volume of air into an already sealed cabin. Without an escape route, pressure builds fo
Eighteen years of development, three generations of airless tires, and Bridgestone has finally put its AirFree technology into commercial service. The first vehicle to get it? A self-driving shuttle l
Hyundai already has a strong hold in the US, but now it is aiming at a different crowd. The Boulder concept, shown in New York, previews a rugged SUV and hints at the brand’s first body-on-frame
Volkswagen is giving the Caddy a mid-cycle update, and the focus is clear. Less about big design changes, more about tech and efficiency. From the outside, the changes are subtle. The front bumper
Kia introduces the EV2 as a smaller, more budget-focused alternative in its electric range. The carmaker has now priced the EV2, and it lands slightly below expectations. In Germany, it starts at