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JDM: three letters that ring in every enthusiast's ears. Here's what JDM means and which models made it such a dominant force...

Some tree sap can be rinsed away quickly and easily; other types can be a real challenge to remove from your car’s paint. Reg...

When a company is able to break through and disrupt an industry, the initial success is immediately followed by an absolute g...

Buying a used EV is much like buying any used car in some ways, but there's also some EV-specific information you should be a...

Whether you're exclusively browsing used-car listings or the latest television advertisement has you set on a brand-new model...

Whether they’re your favorite part of car shopping or you dread them like the SATs, test drives are a crucial step in buying ...

After you’ve taken the time to do your online research, you’ll still have to visit dealerships that have a car or cars you wa...

If you could look behind the scenes at a car dealership, you’d find that each internal operation is a profit center—all compe...

Even the most diehard car enthusiasts have to admit that depreciation is perhaps the greatest downside to vehicle ownership. ...

Electric cars are becoming more and more common. Many of us have friends or neighbors who've taken the leap and seem quite ha...

You usually have to pay to charge an EV, though it’s less expensive than filling the tank in a traditional gas- or diesel-pow...

You and the car salesman share the same ultimate goal: you leaving the showroom with a new car. But you probably have differe...

Leasing can look like an affordable way to get into a new car, but how does it really compare with buying outright?

Despite being advertised as “like new” or in “mint” condition, used cars are indeed used. None are perfect, but the goal is t...

When gasoline prices rise, many car shoppers begin to consider the cost of their daily commute as a critical factor in their ...

Trying to decide between a rear-wheel drive car and a front-wheel drive car? Both drivetrains have their pros and cons. We'll...

Whether you drive an old or new car, sooner or later you'll see the Check Engine light on your dashboard. Modern cars can sel...

Tires are essential, connecting everything else in your vehicle to the road. The right tires are crucial to your driving expe...

Driving safely in winter weather begins before you hit the road. You’ll want to prepare your car for the cold and make sure y...

Self-driving cars exist in some capacity already, but these features don’t qualify a vehicle as autonomous. SAE International...

Cruise control certainly has its benefits. Is fuel economy one of them? And what else could you do to save gas?

Cars are complex machines, but a good mechanic can help translate their moving parts into an easy-to-understand language. Fol...

Manual transmissions are simple enough, but you might also see continuously variable transmissions, conventional automatics, ...

When it’s time to replace something, your options vary. Your car’s manufacturer will gladly sell you a replacement part throu...