Few automotive features can make a parked car look as alive as pop-up headlights. Turn the switch and two neat sections of bodywork rise from the hood, pause with theatrical precision and reveal the l
Changing a car battery used to be one of the cleaner bargains in home mechanics. Remove two terminals, undo the clamp, lift out the old battery and fit the new one. The clock might need resetting a
The emergency jack in a car’s trunk rarely inspires confidence. It is narrow, awkward and usually accompanied by a handle that looks as though it escaped from flat-pack furniture. Then ther
Here is a mildly alarming experiment: open the trunk of your car and lift the floor. There may be a spare tire under there. There may also be a little black compressor, a bottle of sealant, and a
A used hybrid can be a really smart buy. That is the good news. The other news is that people sometimes shop for one the same way they shop for any regular used car, and that is where thin
There's a number that car salespeople don't bring up, and financial advisors mention mostly to people who already bought the car. The moment you drive a new vehicle off the dealer's lot, i
Let me throw a number at you that might change the way you think about your next car purchase. The average price difference between a used electric vehicle and a used gas car has dropped to just $1,10
The Automotive Hall of Fame is mostly filled with combustion engines. But as the industry shifts toward electric, the question comes up: will any EVs eventually earn a spot among the greats? Last year
There are tons of SUVs and trucks for hitting trails these days—used Rangers, new Subarus, RAV4s, whatever. But if you want that full open-air experience where you can actually take the doors an
Car enthusiasts love their rides, but that doesn't stop them from having some serious gripes. From touchscreen overload to paint that chips if you look at it wrong, modern vehicles come with their