In 1974, a shipment of 1,000 boxy Swedish sedans arrived in North Korea. The cars were Volvo 144 GLs, sensible four-door machines known for sturdy construction, generous interior space and all the
Pulling into a gas station should not require advance planning. Yet anyone driving an unfamiliar car knows the little moment of uncertainty that arrives before choosing a pump. Which side is the fu
A remarkably low odometer reading has a way of making every other detail fade into the background. The paint may be dull, the tires may look suspiciously old and the service book may contain a de
A dashboard without a radio now looks unfinished. Even the most basic car is expected to provide music, news and something to fill the silence when traffic has stopped moving but the clock has not.
Climb into a traditional Porsche and the ignition appears on the left side of the steering wheel. Most cars place it on the right, close to the driver’s dominant hand and safely within the
One of the biggest highlights of the new Mercedes-Benz GLA is the dashboard. At first glance, it looks like one seamless screen stretching from one side of the cabin to the other. The illusion works
German automaker Mercedes-Benz could face a ban on selling its cars in the U.S. following the passage of legislation by a U.S. Senate committee, the German news agency DPA reported Wednesday, as cited
Most drivers assume they would know if something serious was wrong with their car. That seems fair. If a vehicle has a safety problem, surely someone would call, email, text, send a giant red enve
For a few years there, the future looked pretty settled. Every glossy car commercial had the same mood. Silent roads. Blue charging lights. A handsome crossover gliding past a wind farm. The
There are few sounds more discouraging than a car almost starting. The key turns. The dash lights flicker like they are thinking about it. The engine gives one slow, tired grind, then another