The cost of cars and trucks in the United States is finally slowing – and in some cases falling – giving Americans better chances of...

Although sometimes the terms all-wheel drive (AWD) and 4-wheel drive (4WD) get used interchangeably, they are not the same. In fact, they...

Large and in charge, the Ford Excursion is the big daddy of truck-based SUVs. Launched for the 2000 model year, the Ford Excursion faced...

Cold Hardens Tire Compounds When the temperature drops below 44 degrees Fahrenheit, tire compounds generally used for all-season and...

Keeping up with your car maintenance can be a real drag. Changing the oil every 5,000 miles and rotating the tires can be annoying—we get...

Whether it’s snow, sleet or ice, winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions. In 2019, there were 440 fatal crashes, and...

1935 – 2019 Chevrolet Suburban The 1935 Chevrolet Suburban is regarded by many as the first SUV, and has evolved over 11 generations as...

It’s not every day a major OE manufacturer introduces an all-new V8 engine, especially one that ignites a flame in performance...

Oil chemistry and engine technology have evolved tremendously in recent years, but you'd never know it from the quick-change behavior of...

Your car’s air conditioning system is going to get a workout trying to stave off the broiling effects of summer heat. Opening the windows...

TEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHECKING YOUR VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION FLUID Park vehicle on level surface, engage parking brake and start...

1. Check your spare tire. It’s just as important to keep the backup tire inflated as it is the four tires under your car. The last thing...

Every vehicle should have an emergency supply kit in the trunk. Kits should be checked every six months, and expired items should be...

No piece of car-buying advice is more often ignored than this: Have a mechanic inspect a used car before you buy it. Why do buyers plunk...

Oil changes are just one of the many minor hassles of car ownership, but they're crucial to keeping your car in good shape. Of course, if...

Ford has brought dozens of V8 engine designs to the table in its long history, but in the high performance world there are a handful that...

This common maintenance task—which should typically be done every 5,000 to 8,000 miles—isn’t one you should ignore. It may seem minor,...

When shopping for a new car, one of the most important factors is the vehicle's reliability. Although modern cars are designed to last,...

A catalytic converter is part of your car’s exhaust system that converts harmful engine-exhaust pollutants into something less harmful to...

Many car owners take the mighty spark plug for granted. It's a simple yet crucial device that's responsible for delivering the spark that...