For more than a half century, asking Ford Mustang owners why they’d decided to purchase the iconic American muscle car would elicit some variation of the following answer: “They’re cool.” Read More ⇒

Q: My wife has a 2017 Honda Ridgeline with a 3.5 liter engine. I’ve noticed that the truck surges, or seems to be searching at various low speeds, during light throttle. You can not only feel it but it also appears on the tach. So it’s not my imagination. There are no check-engine lights, no… Read More ⇒

Q: The local car dealer was advertising “buy three get one free” tires. While researching the information on the tires, one listed brand and model had a recall notice posted on their website and another said the model has been discontinued over a year ago. The dealer told me that they wouldn… Read More ⇒

Do you live for the what’s next in automotive technology? Or is the high-tech world in high gear while you seem to be stuck in park? Read More ⇒

Winter is coming, and without an El Nino or La Nina, we could face large swings in temperature and precipitation. In fact, many parts of the country have already seen hefty snowfall. With our unpredictable weather, odds are that people who live in snow zones will have to deal with ice, sleet… Read More ⇒

DETROIT — The menacing image of a king cobra poised to strike has been synonymous with Shelby Cobra Mustangs since 1965, but the badge for Ford’s new 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 — at 760 horsepower, the most powerful street-legal Ford ever — could equally easily be a winged pillow. Read More ⇒

Q: With winter fast approaching accompanied with salt-covered streets, do I need to check or redo the factory supplied undercoating that comes with my 2017 Nissan Versa? Read More ⇒

If you’re renting a car in Las Vegas any time soon, be warned: The base rate might seem low, but taxes and fees may add a significant amount to your bill. Read More ⇒

The first Mazda6 rolled out in 2003, continuing the previous Mazda 626 midsize-sedan line. Read More ⇒

Q: A chain oil change place stripped the screw that lets oil out from my oil pan, which causes small amounts of oil to leak out. A local auto shop said I have no choice but to replace the entire pan. How is it possible there isn’t a replacement screw of some sort that can produce a seal? I’d… Read More ⇒

Buick’s Enclave full-size crossover utility vehicle, which entered its second generation two years ago, returns for 2020 with no major changes, but a few style and technology updates. Read More ⇒

Volkswagen lowered its outlook for vehicle deliveries this year on a faster-than-expected decline in auto markets around the world amid economic jitters in Europe and an unprecedented slump in China. Read More ⇒

Volkswagen’s new flagship, the 2019 Arteon, is being called the “spiritual successor” to the CC, which last appeared in 2017. Those are VW’s words. Read More ⇒

There are almost as many places to charge your electric vehicle in Beijing as there are in the entire United States. Read More ⇒

With the cost of new cars rising, even drivers with top-notch credit are seeking more affordable used options, automotive researchers report. Read More ⇒

The 2019 BMW 330i sport sedan explores how to meld the brand’s claim to be “ultimate driving machine” with rising levels of driver assistance, but it locks down the title for “ultimate display of gall by an automaker.” Read More ⇒

Q: My 2017 Infiniti GX50 has doors that auto lock at 5 mph. The problem is that frequently I would like to allow my wife to exit the car while the engine is still running. There used to be a procedure to manually reprogram cars to turn off the auto lock feature. Read More ⇒

Ford Mustang and Focus RS had a baby. Hello, wunderkind. Read More ⇒

New car sales are slowing, so dealers are offering big incentives, an average of $4,000, according to car data firm J.D. Power. But you’ll be better off walking past the new 2019s — and the shiny new 2020s — and buying one of the many 3-year-old cars coming off lease. Read More ⇒

The Detroit News (TNS) MARYSVILLE, Ohio — While the United Auto Workers strike against General Motors Co. plants stretches on, it’s been business as usual here at Honda Motor Co.’s Marysville assembly. Read More ⇒

After several days and no deal, United Automobile Workers members are still on strike at General Motors factories across the United States. The strike is the longest walkout at GM since 1970, when workers halted assembly lines for 67 days. Read More ⇒

Q: I have a 2013 F-150 4x4 (bought new) with less than 19,000 miles. When I shift into 4-wheel drive under load, such as going up a steep incline, there is a loud bang under the truck. Is this a concern? If I anticipate the shift and make it on the flat preceding a hill, no problem. Read More ⇒

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — There’s a smug mindset at work in America that thinks the middle ground is no longer good enough. Listen to politicians, talking heads, celebrities, fashionistas and bloggers, and you’ll see it. Extremism is taking hold in every facet of our lives, from our music to our TV … Read More ⇒

So much for the empty nest. Adult children are increasingly opting to keep living with parents, either returning home after college or just staying put after high school. Read More ⇒

It wasn’t long ago that there was talk about the automobile industry being in a slump that was tantamount to a recession. Read More ⇒

I was excited — well, maybe excited is a little strong — but I at least enthusiastically anticipated the chance to pilot the Chrysler 300, a car that had eluded me for eight years of testing. I’d always liked the styling, how it looked like a little kid’s drawing of a family car. Read More ⇒

Q: I have seen so many cars with their headlights off driving in the evening and cannot stop wondering about something. There is an auto setting for headlights, and it appears that should be the default so that we don’t have to worry about turning the lights on and off. Read More ⇒

The RAV4 has undergone multiple transformations since its introduction in the 1990s, but it’s blazing a whole new trail for 2019 with the Adventure. This one wants to play rough — in the dirt, mud, sand and rocks. Read More ⇒

I am an 83-year-old lady who is having a problem with a brake light coming on on my dash. I brought it to two mechanics. They gave my car a going over, and each said there is nothing wrong with the brakes or the pads. They thought maybe I had my hand brake up a little. After I left them my b… Read More ⇒

MARYSVILLE, Ohio — For people in the market for an automobile largely built by hand and not robots, a few options come to mind. There are Rolls-Royce and Bentley, certainly. Or consider a $250,000 Ferrari made in the north of Italy or maybe a $250,000 McLaren from the south of England. Read More ⇒

Volkswagen is unwrapping not just new models at the Frankfurt auto show, but a tweaked logo as the world’s biggest carmaker ushers in the electric era. Read More ⇒

DULUTH, Minn. — Fiat Chrysler wins the latest round of the Truck Wars as an all-new diesel engine lifts the towing capacity of its 2020 Ram 1500 pickup well beyond the diesel Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500. Read More ⇒

Germany is at a crossroads, and nowhere will that be more evident than at the Frankfurt auto show this week. Read More ⇒

My Honda Civic has a computer that estimates remaining oil life. That usually indicates I have about 50% oil life left when I reach the mileage indicated on my windshield sticker for my next oil change. The sticker is placed there by the repair shop doing the oil change. Should I follow the … Read More ⇒

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My Corolla now has close to 40,000 miles and a friend told me my brakes will be worn out soon, if they are not already. How do I know? Read More ⇒

2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: So you want a little all-wheel drive ... Read More ⇒

In April, I purchased a used 2018 Ford Edge with the EcoBoost 4-cylinder turbo engine and approximately 25,000 miles on it. I feel that the engine has a hesitation from a stop or from lower speeds when asked to accelerate for passing. My dealer does not agree. I have had the car in to them t… Read More ⇒

If you see a gorgeous, like-new ’67 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 rolling down the street, it might actually be new. That’s because Revology Cars, a company based in Orlando, Fla., has been building classic Mustangs with all the modern conveniences, including a 600-horsepower Roush-built superch… Read More ⇒

Amazon might be America’s favorite retailer, but it’s not America’s largest private employer. That honor belongs to Walmart, although Amazon does place second. It’s sobering to think that so many Americans work for $14.26 an hour, the average Walmart wage for a full-time worker, according to… Read More ⇒

It’s a trope that’s been around roughly as long as Elon Musk has been in the car business: When a new electric vehicle is unveiled, it’s dubbed a potential “Tesla killer.” Read More ⇒

With my eyes wide open, about 18 months ago I bought a like-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 convertible with 32,000 miles. Because of the wonders of depreciation, this $68,000 beauty was mine for less than the cost of new econobox. Read More ⇒

In a recent column, T.L. mentioned taking extended vacations every spring. We have taken several extended vacations in the winter. I found that it is imperative that I get the undercarriage thoroughly washed before leaving the car parked during an extended vacation. Before I started doing th… Read More ⇒

FORT BRAGG, Calif. — The Subaru Outback may not look heroic, but it is. Read More ⇒

GROVETON, N.H. — When Honda introduced the first hybrid vehicle in America, the 2000 Insight, there was technological wonder, but few would call it pretty. Read More ⇒

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — “It started with a clip of a car pulling out,” RD Whittington said from the head of a table in a private dining room at Mastro’s Steakhouse. Whittington, a car dealer, was wearing a black T-shirt, chain necklace and sparkly Audemars Piguet watch. He was sitting across… Read More ⇒