On a cold morning, the rear window begins clearing as expected. Most of the condensation disappears, but one neat horizontal stripe refuses to move. That stripe is useful evidence. The window has p
The window glides upward, touches the top of the frame and immediately retreats several inches. Try it again and the same thing happens. Up, nearly closed, then back down. It has the comic timing of a
Automatic stop-start has a peculiar talent for irritating drivers both when it works and when it does not. At one traffic light, the engine shuts down the moment the car stops. At the next, it keep
At the tire shop, the choice seems too obvious to question. The front tires on a front-wheel-drive car handle the steering, put the power down, and do most of the braking. They usually wear out first.
Most parents probably assume car seats are already tested for everything that matters. That would be nice. But apparently, that has not fully been the case. A big federal update is finally c
Apple CarPlay is basically a dealbreaker for most people shopping for a new car these days. You plug in your iPhone, and boom - your apps are right there on the car's screen. No fussing with terri
Alright, let’s keep it super casual and dive into the intriguing world of crash testing—because there’s something weirdly mesmerizing about watching cars get totaled in the name of s
Riding in a big SUV can make you feel invincible. Perched up high like the king of the road, it's easy to think you're in the safest spot possible. After all, bigger must mean safer, right? We
Ever heard of a catalytic converter? It's that mysterious muffler thingy under your car, and apparently, it's become a hot item for thieves – literally and figuratively! Why? Buckle u
Ever notice how your car's black plastic trim goes from sleek to yikes faster than you can say "road trip"? Yeah, me too. That black stuff around the wheels and doors? It's supposed