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Infotainment systems are all the rage these days, with some vehicles including absolutely massive displays for their cockpit. Dodge’s Driver Information Display (DID) and Uconnect are a great match for performance driving and comfort alike.

Auto Park is engaged. You need to shut it off. Here's how.

With hail forecast across a large swath of America this weekend, we overview how you can best deal with hail damage to your automobile.

We begin our long-term test of the new Michelin CrossClimate2 all-weather tires mounted to a Mazda CX-5 crossover. Here’s the positive first report after 300 miles.

This story will answer the basic questions anyone just becoming interested in EVs may have. Battery life, charging, range, some common terms, and more all explained in simple terms.

Your automaker opted to save a few bucks and steal your spare tire. The solution to this problem is Modern Spare.

Your mechanic is telling you that you need a water pump when your car is ready for a timing belt, but it's not mentioned in the owner's manual. Is this an upsell or is it really part of the job? Here’s the truth.

For the most part, studded winter snow tires have been rendered obsolete. However, there are some limited cases where studded snow tires are an advantage.

Traction control prevents your vehicle wheels from spinning. Here are 3 cases where you may want to turn it off.

Here’s how to know if a full-size SUV like an Explorer, Durango, Tahoe, Telluride, or Sequoia will fit inside your garage.

Minivans are big vehicles. Buyers often wonder, “Will a minivan fit inside my garage.” We show you how easy it is to determine if a Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Tesla Model X, or Kia Sedona minivan will fit inside of your garage.

We show you how to quickly, easily, and inexpensively change the cabin air filter in your Mazda CX-5. This is an easy to do maintenance task you can do in under 5 minutes.

There was once a time where Porsche’s savage turbocharged 911s were completely untamed. Even just a decade ago, the 997 GT2 proved the “widowmaker” nickname hadn’t died quite yet.

As automakers look for ways to cut corners, a spare tire is more important than ever. Here’s our 2021 guide to spare tires for shoppers buying new.

In our second how-to story on using these great device integration apps, we focus on hands-free functionality to reduce distraction.

As performance cars get faster and faster, they jump up the food chain. Now, in 2021, the Porsche 911 is better than ever - but what exactly is it?

The Porsche 911 is a long-time staple of the enthusiast community. A culmination of many different things has cast the 911 into near perfection - Here's how.

Maintenance worth hundreds or thousands of dollars is now included with some brands such as Toyota and Hyundai. Here is a list of brands for 2021 with this valuable included maintenance.

We polled Honda CR-V Hybrid owners to find out what they found the most pleasant surprise about their vehicle.

Hybrid regenerative braking means that you won’t be buying brake pads and rotors for a long time in your Toyota.

Don’t worry, you can still buy a Porsche without destroying your wallet. Here’s a Craigslist guide.

The octane requirement of vehicles can be tricky, particularly for those who are second or third owners. Here is how to know which gasoline is required to ensure proper operation and to satisfy your warranty requirements.

No, your mechanic is not trying to cheat you. Here’s why professional shops of all sizes now include new rotors with a “brake job.”

There are certain cases when it makes sense to buy a used Hyundai under recall. Other times you should run, not walk but run, away.

Digital cameras that show you the view in your rear mirror are becoming more and more common. So too are head-up displays. Here is how you can adjust them so they work best for you.

Notice something funky about the smell in your new Hyundai Palisade? You are not alone but there’s an over-the-counter solution that, unfortunately, requires a bit of high-tech skill around Nappa leather.

If you have a Toyota Highlander with the tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.

If you have a Toyota Corolla with the tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.

If you have a Toyota Camry with the tire pressure warning light on, here is what to do and why it came on.