It is a common sight many an automobile owner is all too familiar with: A car is stranded on the side of the road with the hood open and smoke billowing out as an exasperated driver looks on shaking his or her head. An overheated engine can render a car useless in a matter of minutes. A vehicle is propelled by an engine that ignites... More

Vehicle owners who practice easy, routine maintenance can often add years to their vehicle's life Many motorists bemoan the myriad costs associated with owning a vehicle. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, the average price for a new car in the United States is slightly more than $28,000. But as any vehicle... More

Car enthusiasts will tell you that one of the best ways to maintain that new car look is to keep up with a frequent washing schedule. Removing road grime and other plagues of automotive paint on a routine basis keeps a car looking its best. There are some rules of the road when maintaining the exterior of a vehicle to ensure the... More

Replacing a weak battery with a fresh one with good cold weather capacity can save the day when frigid temperatures arrive Cold weather can play havoc with a vehicle’s battery, threatening starting and the ability to handle winter’s increased electrical loads. “A conventional 12-volt battery maintains about 40 percent of... More

Winter roads are rarely safe. Motorists who live in areas of heavy snowfall know full well the dangers of driving in the snow, while drivers who don’t routinely drive on snowy roads might face slick and icy conditions as winter hits full swing. Regardless of the obstacles a motorist faces in the winter, defensive driving is always... More

Air bags can save lives — there’s little doubt about it. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that air bags have saved more than 20,000 lives as of 2006. However, the flip side of air bags is their inherent danger. Air bags have killed 264 people since the NHTSA began keeping a record of the... More

The first 2011 Regals begin to roll off dealer lots Not even on the dealer lot for 24 hours, the first 2011 Buick Regal was sold in Elgin, Ill. by the Woody Buick GMC dealership outside Chicago. The owner of the Regal is a 44 year old executive at a manufacturing company in the Chicago area. “The Regal is a superb car to drive... More

Honda Civic GX natural gas car earns top spot for seventh straight year Four Honda vehicles earned recognition from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) as among the greenest vehicles of 2010 with the Civic GX natural gas car earning the title of American’s greenest vehicle for the seventh consecutive year,... More

Summer is the perfect time to hit the road and discover new back roads in your state or drive cross-country. A summer road trip is a great opportunity for those once-in-a-lifetime experiences and a great way to make memories with your friends and family. A little planning and preparation will make your road trip even better. Here... More