Buying a BMW, whether it is a used 3 Series, a rare 1M, or a new electric iX, demands more scrutiny than a typical used-car purchase. I want to walk through 15 specific checks that protect you from ...

Battery problems rarely arrive out of nowhere. Long before a car refuses to start or a phone dies at 20 percent, small ...

Cars are more than just metal, more than just machines, more than just memories. Simon de Burton reckons with deus ex machina ...

Most drivers learn about car parts the hard way by ordering the wrong component twice. Consulting a specialist can prevent ...

If you are going to store a vehicle for a long term, you will want to clean it first. Take it to the car wash and dry it ...

Cold weather exposes weak batteries fast. Here’s how to spot the warning signs—and replace it before winter leaves you stuck.

Yes, in most cases you should replace your car's serpentine belt when replacing the alternator. It's just much simpler to do ...

Note: an earlier version of this article last published in February 2025. A blast of arctic air is forecast to slam into the Midwest this week. Morning temperatures on Thursday, Dec. 4, could be below ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has approved the specifications of THOR-5F, a female crash test dummy developed by Humanetics. AP Photo / Paul Sancya When a woman gets behind the ...

WASHINGTON — For the first time ever, American car companies will soon be required to test vehicle safety using dummies that are representative of women. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on ...

The staff at CR’s 327-acre Auto Test Center studies the automotive market, identifying the new models and trim levels that are most relevant to car buyers in the U.S. We then spend more than $2.2 ...

A deadly shooting unfolded in Texas Friday when an off-duty Harris County deputy opened fire on a man who allegedly tried to get into his car, as his young child sat just feet away. The shooting ...