Choosing the right replacement SUV or truck tire can be a challenge, as many owners need to consider how their vehicle is used and must prioritize certain performance characteristics over others. Consumer Reports has tested dozens of tire models for [...]

Obsolescence is an increasing part of modern car ownership.Ford recently discontinued an online vehicle health report service, prompting some owners to wonder what they can do about...[...]

The health of a car battery is important to monitor with extra care in extreme heat to help prolong their life. You can maintain a battery's charge by using a charger like the Digital 1200 from OPTIMA or any other charger that is microprocessor [...]

Modern car technology is like medicine. It gives you a benefit you may or may not need, in exchange for a long list of side effects and “ask so-and-so about this before doing this.” The list from USA Today has some great reminders, like the...[...]

Summer calls for long, lazy days spent on the beach. But that might mean a car full of sand later on!When it comes to car mats, the first thing you should do is remove them and shake them out. If they’re the carpet kind, you’ll want to really beat...[...]

If you live in a city, every commute could be a “best-of” reel of dangerous driving. Car doors, in particular, have become an excellent teaching aid in proving Newton’s law that no two objects can occupy the same space simultaneously. Bikers, often...[...]

There’s more to your tire’s sidewall than just the size.Let's take a look at the tires on Roadshow's long-term 2018 Kia Stinger for...[...]

A little bit of safety, a little bit of cheapness.One-touch window closing is called "express-up" in regulatory language, and is regulated because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is concerned about arms, legs or necks getting...[...]

Q. I just bought a new car and declined the $800 protective under­coating that the dealer was urging me to get. Did I make the wrong decision? A. The short answer is no. Q. I just bought a new car and declined the $800 protective under­coating...[...]

Future tires will communicate to the cloud as well as your palms.Pirelli is among the first tire manufacturers to introduce a truly “smart” tire, which it calls Connesso (Italian for “connected”) for the aftermarket version and Cyber Tire for the...[...]

The future of braking technology is making its way from the racetrack to luxury cars to ordinary cars.We call this technology brake-by-wire, because it cuts the physical link between the pedal and the brake system itself. (Throttle-by-wire and...[...]

This winch comes in handy in a pinch.The lightweight winch can fit most vehicles and is designed to get you out of snow, sand, mud, ice and loose...[...]

Wrapping your car key fob in foil is an easy and inexpensive way to avoid the cyber threat, says Holly Hubert, a former FBI agent in New York.Wrap car fobs in aluminum...[...]

Correctly identify the model year and engine type in your VIN (vehicle identification number) when you buy new auto parts.Look for the VIN at the lower corner of the windshield on the driver’s...[...]

Go Ultra Low survey reveals UK drivers’ lack of knowledge about electric cars – and some of the myths that surround them The post “You can’t take an EV to a car wash” and other electric car myths appeared first on Motoring Research.To nip the...[...]