Most cars are equipped with defrosters for the windshield and rear window to improve visibility by clearing fog, ice and snow. Most defrosters rely on the heat from a car’s engine, but some vehicles ...

The classic Volkswagen Beetle used a surprising method to heat its cabin, but it led to drivers using it incorrectly and thinking it didn't work.

If you let your car idle too long in the winter, then you might be wasting fuel. If your car sits for over 20 seconds, the gas is watered. Plus, idling on a cold start can increase wear and tear on ...

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Consumer Reports' auto experts explain how you can keep your car, SUV, or truck in top shape, with advice especially for first-time owners.

I went to Sonoma for a NASCAR race and found out heat is the bad guy, fluids are the secret weapon, and Valvoline’s engineers are basically mad scientists with pit passes.

As temperatures begin to drop, motorists will be confronted with an age-old chore each morning. However, understanding exactly what steps to take to speed up this process can prevent you from spending ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

Self-driving tech now in cars, impacting economy and yielding trillion-dollar business opportunities. Investing in companies like Alphabet and Tesla, pivotal in autonomous tech and AI-driven data ...