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Discover why many new cars no longer include spare tires, when tire repair kits fail, whether they pose a safety risk, and what drivers should do before the next flat.

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.

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?