Roll with the wrong rubber this winter and you won't be going far. Those low-profile summer tires may look cool, but they slip and slide when snow falls. That's when you'll need winter tires to keep your trip to Grandma's from becoming a skid into a ditch.

• Why do car windows fog up?

Air bags have been in the spotlight lately due to the sweeping recalls and investigation of air bag manufacturer, Takata, which supplies air bags to ten automakers globally. Over time, the defective air bag inflator can explode, especially in areas with high humidity, and shoot metal shrapnel...

• Tire pressure warning light mystifies drivers

It's time. The following steps can prep your car for winter, whether you're ready or not.

• How to store your car for winter

Q: We are going to spend the winter in Arizona. OurNissan 370Z will be stored in a heated garage. Any thoughts on getting the vehicle ready for not being operated for three to four months?

• Tips for cold, cold car care

Honda failed to notify U.S. safety regulators of 1,729 claims of injuries and deaths related to accidents in its vehicles since 2003, the automaker acknowledged on Monday.

Several minivans – including the Nissan Quest, the Chrysler Town & Country and its twin, the Dodge Grand Caravan -- don’t do a good job of protecting occupants in crashes and failed recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests.

Teens with earlier high school start times may get in more car accidents than those with later start times, according to a study comparing two counties in Virginia.

We've all been there. You jump into your car and within a few minutes of driving the windows are so fogged up inside that you're looking at the world through a murky layer of moisture. How did that happen?

OSAKA, Japan — A shopping street in Osaka has begun providing discounts to elderly drivers who voluntarily turn in their driver's licenses, while a local police station last month held a "graduation ceremony" for seniors who have given up driving.

Everyone wants to reduce their auto insurance premiums, right? Well, in 34 states and the District of Columbia getting older can be the ticket to cheaper car insurance. All you have to do is pass an approved driving class that aims to improve your driving skills. If you do, you can lower your...

From having music piped from your phone into your car's speakers to fully automated self-driving cars, the field of telematics is the new battleground for automakers trying to gain a competitive edge. The goal is to make in-car connectivity as intuitive as a smartphone and as responsive as a...

Car owners and buyers will be able to look up whether a vehicle has been recalled and fixed under a new federal program launched late Tuesday.

Don’t do it.

Honda’s Accord and Civic sedans were the two most stolen vehicles in America last year, according to the latest Hot Wheels report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

If you've spent any time looking for a new car, you've probably noticed that some terms keep popping up again and again. Phrases like all-new, redesigned or even refreshed may seem like variations on the same theme, but these terms actually mean different things.

If that new vehicle you bought recently has intermittent electrical issues, a sluggish transmission, a squeak from the dashboard or some other issue, chances are you aren’t the only one experiencing these problems.

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan — When Adam Gilgis leased a Volkswagen GTI this month, he had one goal: a low monthly payment.

Using this automotive sound glossary can get you speaking the same language as your car and your mechanic.

A new study finds that traffic fatalities dropped 30 percent from 2005 to 2012 in Illinois.  

Can you afford to give away $5,000?

Many teens are driving cars that are poorly matched to their driving skills, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Get a flat tire in a newer model car and you might be asking, “Dude, where’s my spare?” Go to the trunk and you may find a can of sealant, small air compressor, or neither. 

General Motors has expanded its ignition switch recall to encompass 7.6 million more U.S. vehicles made from 1997 to 2014.

More than half of all teenagers killed in auto accidents were not wearing seat belts

Driving a car with under-inflated tires is a serious safety issue. 

Whether you are a new, young driver or someone who has never owned a car before, learning the basics of car care makes both driving and ownership more fun. Even veteran car owners should be familiar with the basics.

Gas tank empty on your shiny new 2014 Toyota Corolla?

The automotive industry has surpassed the record number of 30.8 million vehicles recalled in 2004. This may not be a bad thing. Vehicular fatalities are at an all-time low. Self-governance by automakers is as much of a reason for the trend as increased governmental scrutiny.

Forget self-driving cars; Nissan is working on a self-cleaning car.

Everyone knows how to wash and wax a car. Or, do they? We tend to get rusty in the off-season, so here are some spring training tips.

Last Corvette recovered from sinkhole stirs debate over whether the vintage Vettes should be restored or displayed at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Ky.

We can’t all be Irv Gordon and we can’t all drive a 1966 Volvo P1800S for over 3 million miles.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released a thorough checklist of how to prepare for and navigate through winter driving conditions.

Cars, like people, don’t function as well in cold weather. Your car doesn’t like it anymore than you. Because most employers frown on hibernating, we’ve compiled a list of precautions to increase the odds of your car functioning in extreme or unseasonable cold. 

While safe winter driving habits apply to every type of car and any type of powertrain, there are a few more tricks to control rear-wheel drive vehicles in wintry conditions.

First production model Mustang, owned by the same family since 1964, to make victory lap at unveiling of redesigned 2015 Ford Mustang.

On Nov. 18, 1993, your dial-up internet service from America Online would inform you that "You've got mail!" Northern Siberia recorded a record cold temperature of minus 55 degrees Celsius. And Jim Varney's last theatrically released Ernest movie, "Ernest Rides Again," was in its debut week...

Practical car shoppers likely use a potential purchase's resale value as a primary factor in their decision-making process. The resale — or residual value — indicates how much a car will be worth down the road when it comes time to replace it.

A top 10 list can only explain so much. For car shoppers, the Top 10 Best and Worst lists for resale values might not cover the type of car they're shopping for. Below is a full list of the best resale — or residual — values broken down by segment.

There's nothing worse than taking your car to a dealer and finding how little you're offered for that trade-in.

Asked if he ever tailgates, Larry Hannah is surprised.