Drivers spend hours holding the steering wheel without giving much thought to what lies behind it. Remove the trim, switches and wiring, and the basic arrangement appears simple. A shaft carries th
Look at an American car from 1971, then find the same model from 1974. The earlier car may have a slim chrome blade tucked neatly against its body. Three years later, the bumper appears to have lef
Lower the front window in most cars and the glass disappears neatly inside the door. Try the same thing from the rear seat and several inches may remain stubbornly visible. The motor stops. The swi
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
A car can leave a collision with a crushed bumper, broken lights and a hood folded into an expensive-looking shape, yet every airbag remains neatly hidden. From outside, that makes little sense. Th
Most people call it a headrest, which makes it sound like somewhere to relax during a long traffic jam. Its proper name is head restraint, and that description is much closer to its real purpose. T
The Toyota Land Cruiser has built its reputation on toughness, reliability, and the ability to survive just about anything. But when it comes to the latest IIHS crash tests, the rugged SUV did not qui
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released its 2025 Automotive Trends Report and Honda took the top spot as the nation's most fuel-efficient automaker, not including all-electric b
BMW might have finally admitted what a lot of drivers already know. Our necks take a beating, especially after long drives or one too many hours hunched over a screen. A newly spotted BMW patent revea
Let's be honest – the first thing anyone grabs before diving into a DIY project isn't that mysteriously vanishing 10mm socket. It's a decent pair of gloves. Smart move, considering h