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The Dark Side of Start-Stop: How Much Fuel Do You Really Need to Save to Pay for Engine Repairs

The Dark Side of Start-Stop: How Much Fuel Do You Really Need to Save to Pay for Engine Repairs

Stop at a light, the engine shuts off. Green light—engine restarts and you drive away. Sounds perfect, right?

Americans Reminded What’s Better: A Traditional Automatic or a Modern CVT

Americans Reminded What’s Better: A Traditional Automatic or a Modern CVT

Many car buyers still look down on CVTs and try to avoid vehicles equipped with them

Ford Upgrades the Mustang Without Aftermarket Tuners: Factory Exhaust Gets Louder and Lighter

Ford Upgrades the Mustang Without Aftermarket Tuners: Factory Exhaust Gets Louder and Lighter

Ford has unveiled new performance exhaust systems for the EcoBoost-powered Mustang.

Is Your Car's Start-Stop Feature Helping or Hurting: Am I the Only One It Annoys?

Is Your Car's Start-Stop Feature Helping or Hurting: Am I the Only One It Annoys?

Most modern vehicles come with auto start-stop systems that shut off the engine at stops, but drivers remain divided.

Why a CVT Can Be Better Than a Traditional Automatic: Three Reasons to Rethink Continuously Variable Transmissions

Why a CVT Can Be Better Than a Traditional Automatic: Three Reasons to Rethink Continuously Variable Transmissions

Many drivers still shy away from CVTs out of habit. They’re often seen as delicate, high-maintenance gearboxes that demand constant attention.

Few Reasons Your Car Might Shake Right After You Start Driving — and What You Can Do About It

Few Reasons Your Car Might Shake Right After You Start Driving — and What You Can Do About It

Most drivers will eventually encounter sudden vibrations or shaking while on the road.

Steering Basics: Why You Shouldn’t Turn the Wheel All the Way to the Stop

Steering Basics: Why You Shouldn’t Turn the Wheel All the Way to the Stop

Seasoned drivers know better than to crank a hydraulic power-steering system to the point of squeaks and groans.

When It's Time to Change Your Car Battery: Not All Americans Recognize the Signs of a Failing One

When It's Time to Change Your Car Battery: Not All Americans Recognize the Signs of a Failing One

A dying battery has a habit of letting you down exactly when you need the car most.

Many Americans Don’t Know or Ignore This: How Often You Should Really Change Your Car’s Coolant

Many Americans Don’t Know or Ignore This: How Often You Should Really Change Your Car’s Coolant

Ignoring this simple maintenance step can leave your car unable to start in freezing weather, risk overheating in the heat, or even cause engine damage.

PSA: How to Clear a Musty A/C Smell Without Lifting a Finger

PSA: How to Clear a Musty A/C Smell Without Lifting a Finger

A simple step-by-step routine that keeps your car from developing that nasty A/C smell.

Your Mechanic Won’t Tell You This – How to Raise Your Car’s Ground Clearance: Practical Tips and Advice

Your Mechanic Won’t Tell You This – How to Raise Your Car’s Ground Clearance: Practical Tips and Advice

Every driver has that moment when they look at their car and think, “I wish it were higher.”

Iridium vs. Platinum Spark Plugs: What Sets Them Apart in Today’s Cars

Iridium vs. Platinum Spark Plugs: What Sets Them Apart in Today’s Cars

Iridium or platinum? The choice isn’t as obvious as it seems — and a few unexpected details can help you pick the right plugs for your engine.

How to Reset a Tire Pressure Warning Yourself: A Few Simple Methods

How to Reset a Tire Pressure Warning Yourself: A Few Simple Methods

Helpful tips for drivers — several easy ways to reset a tire-pressure sensor warning.

Hot Topic for American Drivers: Why So Many Deactivate Start/Stop Systems

Hot Topic for American Drivers: Why So Many Deactivate Start/Stop Systems

Most American drivers turn off the start/stop system simply because it annoys them.

Why Your Brakes Squeak — What It Means and How to Fix It

Why Your Brakes Squeak — What It Means and How to Fix It

That high-pitched squeal or grinding sound when you hit the brakes can make any driver nervous.