9/30/2011 - Did Cadillac fight fair in its drag race with Mercedes?

Cadillac has posted a video online that show their highly-regarded Escalade smoking a Mercedes-Benz in a drag race. read more »

9/30/2011 - Student-run Project Ignition educates on vehicle safety

Anyone who has a teenage son or daughter knows that getting them to listen to authority can be a tough challenge. read more »

9/30/2011 - Consumer Reports reviews safety features

Consumer Reports recently tested several advanced safety features and revealed which are useful and which may be more distracting than necessary. read more »

9/29/2011 - Motorist Choice Awards highlight vehicles with low ownership costs

IntelliChoice and AutoPacific have announced their annual Motorist Choice Awards, which highlights vehicles that offer high customer satisfaction ratings along with low costs of ownership. read more »

9/29/2011 - New lemon law in California

A new law in Calfornia will require new and used car dealers to first check their vehicles against a federal database, which could potentially indicate a problem with the car. read more »

9/28/2011 - IIHS: SUVs, trucks now safer for other drivers

Changes made to SUVs and trucks by automakers have drastically reduced the mortality rate in crashes, according to a new report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. read more »

9/28/2011 - Tips for towing

You might have a pickup truck or SUV sitting in your driveway with a trailer hitch that you've never used. read more »

9/27/2011 - TrueCar details September projections

Automotive analysts TrueCar released their initial forecast for the month of September for today, predicting that sales would be up compared to 2010 but down from the previous month. read more »

9/27/2011 - Fuel-efficient Rio comes with start-stop

Kia has announced that they will be cutting the price of their 2012 Rio compared to the 2011 model, while also offering drivers start-stop technology. read more »

9/26/2011 - The best times to buy

Drivers may not be aware of the fact that some times of the year are better than others when it comes to purchasing a vehicle. read more »

9/26/2011 - New system could eliminate drunk driving

Repeat offenders who have been convicted of a DUI are often given devices that force them to take a breathalyzer before getting behind the wheel. read more »

9/23/2011 - Edmunds updates smartphone app with used car info

Auto research website Edmunds has updated their Android smartphone application with additional information designed to help shoppers buying a used car. read more »

9/22/2011 - Parents tighten purse strings when it comes to teens' cars

A recent survey from Allstate found that many parents were pulling back on spending when it came to their children's vehicles because of economic conditions. read more »

9/22/2011 - Prius Plug-In may become carpool car of choice for Californians

The New York Times reports that Toyota's upcoming Prius Plug-In electric vehicle has passed the newly-toughened California green car standards. read more »

9/21/2011 - Live operators coming to Ford Sync

Ford's in-car Sync service has been a popular addition to many vehicles, providing drivers with controls for their music, navigation and other resources in one place. read more »

9/21/2011 - Chrysler partners with J-Lo for Fiat campaign

Chrysler made waves during the Super Bowl with their "Imported from Detroit" ad, which featured music superstar Eminem. read more »

9/20/2011 - Computer driven car hits the streets of Berlin

A car that is completely controlled by a computer has successfully navigated the streets of Berlin, The Associated Press reports. read more »

9/20/2011 - Jon Travolta's Mercedes stolen in Santa Monica

Actor John Travolta recently experienced every vintage care owner's nightmare. read more »

9/19/2011 - Hyundai recalls 200,000 SUVs for airbag problem

Hyundai is moving ahead with a recall that will fix more than 200,000 SUVs from the 2007-2008 model years for a problem with their airbags. read more »

9/16/2011 - Selecting - and sticking with - a repair shop

Whether your car has a big problem or you just need a tune-up, choosing the right mechanic is an important step for drivers. read more »

9/16/2011 - Maintenance shops seeing more work as drivers hang onto their cars

With economic conditions still tight, many drivers are opting to get maintenance work done on their vehicles rather than purchase new ones, according to the Los Angeles Times. read more »

9/15/2011 - Many parents still using child safety seats incorrectly

Safe Kids USA has released new data that shows while parents are improving in their use of child safety restraint systems in vehicles, the nation still has a long ways to go when it comes to protecting kids in cars. read more »

9/15/2011 - "Faces of Distracted Driving" profiles accident victims

The Department of Transportation is hoping to curb the number of fatalities related to distracted driving with their new video series "Faces of Distracted Driving," which profiles people killed or seriously injured across the country due to the behavior. read more »

9/14/2011 - Spare tires becoming less common in new vehicles

Over the years, spare tires have saved many a motorist from having to pick up the phone and call for an expensive tow truck. read more »

9/14/2011 - KBB: Drivers planning year-end purchases

Kelley Blue Book reports that many drivers are planning to purchase a vehicle in the next three months, with 62 percent of those surveyed indicating that they plan to buy a car by year's end. read more »

9/14/2011 - Study: New driver's education laws increasing fatalities at age 18

A new study suggests that laws intended to curb the number of fatal accidents in teen drivers may not be having their intended effect. read more »

9/13/2011 - AutoTrader: Used prices up, more interest in trucks and SUVs

AutoTrader.com has released their monthly report of trends and statistics as it relates to vehicles sold through their online marketplace, which helps indicate interest in vehicles throughout the country. read more »

9/13/2011 - Ford Fiesta ST likely coming to the U.S.

The Frankfurt Auto Show has officially kicked off in Germany, but American drivers would be hard-pressed to find relevant news from their favorite brands. read more »

9/12/2011 - Study: Drivers can cut fuel costs by 45 percent

Many drivers assume that if they want to reduce their fuel costs, they'll have to trade in their current car for a compact that gets 40-plus miles per gallon. read more »

9/12/2011 - Top trucks for tailgating

Football season has finally kicked off and throughout the year fans will be grilling and celebrating in the parking lot before the game. read more »

9/12/2011 - IBM study examines morning commutes

Everyone likes to claim that their morning commute is bad - but who really has it the worst? read more »

9/9/2011 - Best-selling hybrid models

Hybrids typically account for somewhere between 2 to 3 percent of the total cars sold in America, but recently the figure has been closer to the low end of that scale, writes Green Car Reports. read more »

9/9/2011 - IIHS names Audi A6 and Volkswagen Passat Top Safety Picks

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named both the Audi A6 and Volkswagen Passat as Top Safety Picks in the latest round of testing from the independent research firm. read more »

9/8/2011 - Consider more than the sticker

When purchasing a vehicle, it can be tempting to simply opt for the car that has the lowest sticker price. read more »

9/7/2011 - Big disparity in cost between quick fixes and major repairs

All too often, a driver may put off a vehicle repair because they believe it's too expensive or they simply can't find the time to bring their car into the shop. read more »

9/7/2011 - Honda issues major worldwide recalls

Honda has issued a recall for nearly one million vehicles worldwide due to two separate issues related to the windows and transmission. read more »

9/6/2011 - Common maintenance mistakes

Maintenance is one of the most important aspects of keeping a vehicle running, but sometimes drivers make mistakes when it comes to caring for their car. read more »

9/6/2011 - Change your driving habits for better fuel efficiency

Most drivers know that keeping tires inflated and taking your car in for regular tune-ups can have a positive effect on fuel efficiency, and this is especially important with gas prices so high. read more »

9/6/2011 - Batmobile up for sale on eBay

Batman fans are eagerly awaiting the next installment in the franchise "The Dark Knight Returns," but one lucky person may be able to get the full Batman experience a bit early. read more »

9/2/2011 - BMW leads luxury automakers

BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus are locked in a battle for the best-selling luxury brand in America, and as of August, it appears that BMW is on top. read more »

9/1/2011 - Allstate details safe and dangerous cities to drive in

Auto insurance provider Allstate has compiled their accident rate data from cities across the country to determine which areas are the best and worst when it comes to crashes and other accidents. read more »

9/1/2011 - Ford saddens police departments by ending Crown Victoria

Ford has decided to put an end to their Crown Victoria model, which was a large sedan that was especially popular with police departments and taxi drivers. read more »