Car safety sensors can struggle in heavy rain, snow, ice, and slush. Learn why ADAS features malfunction, when to seek repairs, and whether today’s driver-assistance technology is truly ready for real-world weather.
Every year had a car dealers could barely keep in stock—and another they seemingly could not move with a tow truck. These are the biggest winners and most memorable flops from 31 years of U.S. passenger-car sales, excluding pickups and SUVs.
Before crossovers took over American roads, inexpensive hatchbacks, sedans, and oddly shaped subcompacts carried commuters, students, and entire families through everyday life. Some were clever, some were crude, and a few became famous for all the wrong reasons.
Over the years, the Formula One circuits have attracted some of the greatest drivers in the world. Yet, none of them would have gotten very far without a great ride.
For most cars, extinction is a slow, quiet process that ends in the scrap yard. Let's pay homage to the ones that are nearing their final days on the road.
Car safety sensors can struggle in heavy rain, snow, ice, and slush. Learn why ADAS features malfunction, when to seek repairs, and whether today’s driver-assistance technology is truly ready for real-world weather.
Every year had a car dealers could barely keep in stock—and another they seemingly could not move with a tow truck. These are the biggest winners and most memorable flops from 31 years of U.S. passenger-car sales, excluding pickups and SUVs.
The first Ford Mustang was driven off the lot in 1964, marking the start of the pony car era—but it's not the only icon from this time of American auto ingenuity.
Car safety sensors can struggle in heavy rain, snow, ice, and slush. Learn why ADAS features malfunction, when to seek repairs, and whether today’s driver-assistance technology is truly ready for real-world weather.
When my house was built, the garage seemed perfectly adequate for the family cars of the day. Today, squeezing inside often feels like a puzzle. That raises an interesting question. Have garages stayed the same while vehicles kept growing?
Many newer vehicles, including some with advanced driver-assistance or self-driving features, now monitor driver attention in an effort to reduce fatigue-related crashes. But while these systems can be remarkably sophisticated, they aren't mind readers.
You wash your car, wax the paint, and step back expecting it to look great. Then your eyes go straight to the gray, chalky plastic trim that makes the whole vehicle seem older than it really is. The good news is that faded trim is one of the most common cosmetic problems on modern cars, and in many cases it can be significantly improved.
