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Smart bumpers: Carmakers roll out features to prevent accidents

Smart bumpers: Carmakers roll out features to prevent accidents

At this year’s L.A. Auto Show, carmakers are highlighting safety features that focus on preventing accidents rather than merely...

Used car scams: Watch for these red flags

Used car scams: Watch for these red flags

If gold is hot, con artists play up gold. So now that we're seeing some record-high prices for used cars, why not a used-car scam?

A niche to scratch: Auto enthusiasts sound off on their favorite Web sites

A niche to scratch: Auto enthusiasts sound off on their favorite Web sites

By day, Martin Pinnau is an IT professional at a county-level education office. Off duty, though, he is an auto enthusiast who communes...

U.S. closes investigation of Toyota Corolla steering

U.S. closes investigation of Toyota Corolla steering

U.S. auto regulators have quietly closed an investigation of steering complaints in Toyota Corollas, a boost for the company trying to...

Time to prepare for winter driving

Time to prepare for winter driving

For much of the country, snowy roads are on the horizon. Cold-weather driving is full of challenges, but you can take steps to protect...

5 ways to extend the life of your car

5 ways to extend the life of your car

Irv Gordon owns a 1966 Volvo P1800 with more than 2.8 million miles on the odometer. He holds the Guinness World Record for the most miles...

Elusive search for cheap auto parts

Elusive search for cheap auto parts

Are affordable replacement parts for cars and trucks going the way of the shade tree mechanic?