If you plan on parking your car outside in the elements, there is no better way to protect it than to use a car cover. However, there are different types of car covers that you use, so picking the correct one for your purpose is imperative to getting the best protection. And while the car …

If you’re going to spend a large sum on a luxury car, you don’t want to get stuck with an unreliable model. Of all the cars on the Consumer Reports luxury car ratings list, these are the least reliable luxury cars of 2020. Let’s take a closer look at each of the unreliable 2020 luxury …

Hybrid cars have been gaining in popularity over the past two decades and there are currently about 20 different hybrid models in the market to choose from. The advantages of owning a hybrid car, as far as saving fuel and saving the planet, are pretty clear, however, there are some disadvantages that prospective buyers might …

If you love to work on cars, or are just starting out with modifications and builds, there is one thing everyone from classic cars to tuners has sitting in the garage, driveway or side of their house – a project car. It might run and drive when you buy it, or it might have a …

It’s the first day of June, and Father’s Day is just around the bend. Father’s Day is a fun day for families to spend time together and give a little extra love to the dads in your life. But buying the perfect gift for that can be stressful! You want to choose something that doesn’t …

Everyone will have to replace their battery at some point. Mechanics estimate the average car battery is designed to last anywhere from two to five years. Of course, other factors go into this. Factors such as your vehicle type, weather, and type of battery in your car are all at play in how soon your …

It’s not a secret that current economic conditions have had a significant impact on the automotive industry across the globe. Auto show cancelations and manufacturing closures will require specific attention moving forward. Faster production cycles and shorter project timelines will need to be implemented quickly for car companies to recover. They will also have to …

The internet is a great place to research cars, but sometimes you want a more word of mouth type approach. Apparently, one Reddit user thought so. In this thread, they put a question out there asking everyone which terrible cars they would never buy again because of the problems they had while owning the car. …

Our cars are basically our homes away from home and because of this, we should stock our cars with items that can assist us in times of need or emergency situations while we are on the road. We recommend taking advantage of the extra space in your vehicle to keep these suggested items in your …

Owner satisfaction is best determined by how likely drivers would buy the car in question again. This doesn’t mean that the car doesn’t have flaws, but that its overall value supersedes everything else. Check out the most satisfying small cars under $35,000 that Consumer Reports’ members would buy again based on offered reliability, safety, and …

Two of the world’s favorite pastimes include watching movies and driving fast cars. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the two worlds have collided on multiple occasions. There are a handful of vehicles that bear the names of famous movies and movie characters. Those who are lucky enough to drive one of these vehicles can enjoy …

When choosing what car to buy, consumers have a lot of options. They may be looking for the car with the most powerful engine or the most standard features. Another important thing to consider is the car’s interior. It’s not just for aesthetics: if the seats aren’t comfortable, you probably won’t be enjoying your drive. …

Most car fanatics are accustomed to bringing up their successes, but it can be much more difficult to accept our failures. The late Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne had to do just that after the discontinuation of the Chrysler 200. The five-passenger midsize sedan began production in 2010, but it never had its shining …

The Coronavirus has shut down several plants across the world, and many people are now stuck at home. That doesn’t mean that you have to be bored, however. If you’re looking for something interesting to do now that you can’t go watch NASCAR live in person, check out some of these virtual tours of car …

Badge-engineering is the often-maligned practice in the auto industry of slapping a different badge onto an existing vehicle and then marketing the variant as a unique model. Badge-engineering is a necessary evil (OK, that’s a bit harsh) in today’s market. It’s less expensive to rebadge a model once or multiple times than it is to …

America’s obsession with the automobile runs deep, from the wildly-successful NASCAR racing series to car-centric artwork, songs, and perhaps most of all, cinema. Car fanatics have an overwhelming amount of options when it comes to excellent car flicks. Grand Prix (1966), Thunder Road (1971), and Rush (2013) are just a few must-see cinematic tributes to …

Nothing sets off a gorgeous car quite like a nicely-styled exhaust. Even the most mundane hindquarters can be dressed up considerably by a distinctive and thoughtfully-designed exhaust. (maybe those youths driving those beat-up 80s Civics with shiny aftermarket exhausts are onto something) If you dig a sweet set of pipes as much as we do, …

Unfortunately, some drivers still make the terrible decision to get behind the wheel drunk. As we all know, this can lead to consequences much more serious than just going to jail. In the United States, drunk driving is still a big problem. Since the 1980s, new laws about the minimum legal drinking age reduced alcohol …

Maybe jumper cables aren’t something that you think about all that much, but you’d probably wish you had them if your car battery suddenly went bad. And they come in handy if you need to help another driver with a jump start. How much do you know about this much-needed car accessory? Read on to learn …

Growing numbers of pedestrian fatalities are capturing the attention of many across the country. Concerns have grown enough that programs like Vision Zero, aimed at developing solutions to reduce pedestrian deaths, are being adopted far and wide. Many areas are giving serious thought to the coexistence of cars and people on our streets and highways. …