How to size up a new car
A quick spin around the block won't cut it anymore. Today's vehicles pack so much technology that savvy car buyers need to take a modern approach to the old-fashioned test...
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GM pulls ad that offended cyclists
General Motors Co. is killing an advertisement aimed at college students after receiving complaints that it makes fun of people who use bicycles for transportation. That ad has a headline...
More carmakers sparing the spare
That spare tire in your trunk may be going the way of the typewriter and transistor radio. Automakers are selling more cars without an extra wheel to trim weight, boost...
10 tips to improve your vehicle’s fuel economy
With the price of regular unleaded gasoline nearing $4 a gallon, auto information websites TrueCar.com and AutoMD.com have come out with a simple guide to getting more mileage from your...
Tesla plans electric SUV, due in 2014
Tesla, the electric car manufacturer, has begun planning for a small sport utility vehicle that will be called Model X and come to the market in 2014, the Palo Alto,...
Ford puts new Explorer in Millennium Park for debut
A lighter, more fuel-efficient Ford Explorer to be unveiled Monday at Millennium Park will be produced at Chicago's South Side assembly plant, where employment is expected to double. The plant,...
Chrysler recall: A lesson from Toyota
The speed with which Chrysler Group recalled 25,000 Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass vehicles demonstrated how wary automakers have become of repeating the public relations debacle experienced by Toyota Motor...
Ins and outs of auto leasing
So you've decided that leasing suits your automotive needs. It's time to talk nuts and bolts. Experts say you can sometimes get a better deal by negotiating each lease component...
Buying or leasing? First, know thyself
Auto leasing deals abound, with offers that often seem too good to be true. How about a well-equipped Honda Accord for $250 a month, with no down payment or drive-off...
Buying or leasing? First, know thyself
Auto leasing deals abound, with offers that often seem too good to be true. How about a well-equipped Honda Accord for $250 a month, with no down payment or drive-off...