How to Jump Start a Hybrid Properly and Safely, According to Our Expert

The process is similar to boosting the battery of a gas-powered vehicle, but with a few key exceptions and precautions.

How To Check For Engine Vacuum Leaks Without A Smoke Machine

No smoke machine? No problem. Learn how to check for engine vacuum leaks using visual cues, soapy water, and DIY tricks to ...

Do these cheap car de-icing gadgets actually work? My verdict after testing one in the winter cold

The most recent scammy gadget that came across my workbench was an "advanced electromagnetic antifreeze snow removal device." A relative of a friend of mine bought the device, wondered why it didn't ...
Hot Rod

How Accurate Are Wideband O2 Sensors? A Real-World Lambda Comparison Test

We tested popular wideband O₂ controllers against lab-grade equipment to see how accurate their lambda readings really are ...

Are 'advanced electromagnetic' de-icing devices for your car legit? I took one apart to find out

The most recent scammy gadget that came across my workbench was an "advanced electromagnetic antifreeze snow removal device." A relative of a friend of mine bought the device, wondered why it didn't ...
LAist

We took a self-driving Waymo car for a test ride on LA freeways. Here’s how it went

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Whether you love Waymo’s self-driving ...
WTVD

Odometer fraud on the rise, costing NC used car buyers thousands; how to protect yourself

NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- Odometer fraud is becoming increasingly common, and new data shows it's putting millions of drivers at financial risk. According to newly released CARFAX data, an estimated ...
Motor Trend

2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring First Test: The Race Car, Rationalized

When this GT3 RS generation came out, we decided to put Porsche’s claims to the test, taking it and a real-deal 911 Cup race car to Road America. There, the street car on street tires achieved a ...
Detroit Free Press

Should a self-driving car have to pass a test? Experts say federal standard in the works

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration collects crash data about autonomous vehicles, but only issues voluntary guidelines about expectations for those vehicles. Those guidelines softened ...
Consumer Reports

How to Save Money Buying a Car, Even If Prices Go Up Due to Tariffs

If you’re buying a new car, you’re probably wondering how uncertainty around tariffs will affect prices. You’re not alone. The entire auto industry is working through the White House’s recent ...
Morningstar

I found an out-of-state buyer for my grandmother's classic car. He wants me to cash a check. Is this a financial scam?

My brother tends to be an overly trusting person. He is handling the sale of our grandmother's classic vehicle. We advertised it online, and now someone from across the country wants to buy our car, ...
Jalopnik

Here's How To Check If Your Car Has A Recall

There's no escaping that recalls are part of automobile ownership today — almost 30 million vehicles were affected in 2024. And 2025 has continued the trend, with a particularly bad year for Ford. So ...