Whether you're trying to keep the rain or snow out-or keep the air conditioning in-a car window that won't go up is inconvenient and unpleasant. Worse, you won't be able to secure the vehicle, and the interior could be exposed to inclement weather (and just think what moisture can do to all those electronics).
Read moreEventually, every battery wears out. This can be painfully obvious with cars when things like this seem to happen at the worst time. While you shouldn't assume that a vehicle's starting problems are always due to a bad battery, understanding what's involved in replacing a battery is an essential part of car ownership.
Read moreMany car owners go about their daily routines without giving much thought to what's going on under the hood. The engine starts and you head off to work or errands. Yet, none of this can happen without engine oil. It's a crucial element that can get overlooked. This lubrication reduces engine friction which in turn helps the powerplant run more efficiently and with fewer mechanical issues.
Read moreIn the 21st century, the answer to this question would be a list of European brands like Bentley, Rolls Royce, or Aston Martin. But asking the same question a century ago would have yielded a different result.
Read moreAmong serious car enthusiasts, the Nissan GT-R is an example of what a Japanese automaker can build when the focus is the mission more than the bottom line. One way to describe the GT-R is as the combination of what Porsche can do with a six-cylinder engine stuffed into the sleek, but not an overly refined body of a C6 Corvette.
Read moreThere are few cars in American motoring history as recognizable as the Ford Mustang. First-generation models invoke fond nostalgic thoughts, and today's powerhouse 'Stangs can impress with supercar-levels of capability. Yet, one thing has remained constant throughout the Mustang's six generations, the ability to deliver a lot of cars for the money. While the phrase "bang for the buck" is often overused, it certainly applies here.
Read moreHop into a time machine and head back to the 1990s. Things were changing in the U.S. automotive market. Sedans and coupes were beginning to lose favor to SUVs and trucks. Along with the launch of breakthrough vehicles like the Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Motor Company saw a shift in how its F-Series trucks were being used.
Read moreWhile people have shifted to working at home thanks to the pandemic, some drivers are still reliant on fuel-efficient transportation for their daily nine-to-five routine. A recent spike in gas prices has caused many car owners to reexamine their current ride for something that burns less gas.
Read moreSUVs and Crossovers are two types of multi-purpose vehicles that are primarily very different. However, the continuous development of both platforms has blurred the line between them. So much so that it's not weird for manufacturers to advertise one vehicle as both an SUV and crossover at the same time.
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