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Consumer Reports tested over 100 batteries to find the ones that do best in cold weather and other metrics. It chose winners in eight common battery types.
Read MoreTrikes are more stable, offer more storage, and can even be more comfortable than two-wheelers. But if budget matters, Harleys aren’t the best choice.
Read MoreHarbor Freight tools usually aren't fancy or expensive, but they generally get the job done. Here are five especially good entries coming this year.
Read MoreHigh-performance Corvettes boasted the LT6 engine in Z06 models and the LT7 engine in ZR1s. Despite their similar names, the engines have some vast differences.
Read MoreAudi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and BMW all got their start in Germany. Consider these pros and cons before checking out one of their cars.
Read MoreCan't decide whether to use mineral oil or DOT brake fluid? Here are the differences between the two, and the impact they can have on your car.
Read MoreA 2020 Honda Civic could be a solid buy for anyone in the used-car market. For those looking, here's how much one has depreciated in the last 5 years.
Read MoreGoodyear is an exceptionally popular tire brand, but the Consumer Reports rankings put two other tire brands above it consistently in multiple areas.
Read MoreThe RV industry is generally known for poor build quality, but RVs are a substantial investment, so you may want to know which brands hold their value best.
Read MoreDid you know that Xiaomi also makes cars? Well, now you do, and it isn't the only automaker with a name you may be pronouncing wrong — there are four more.
Read MoreThe Nissan Leaf's third generation has begun to roll out, but some second-gen owners might wonder if their current model is reliable enough to last.
Read MoreNissan's SR20DET engine packed impressive power into a relatively lightweight package, earning legendary status among JDM enthusiasts around the world.
Read MoreTraton owns four different brands that focus around the manufacturing of semi trucks. What are those brands, and how did Traton manage to acquire them?
Read MoreZora Arkus-Duntov has given a lot to the world of Corvettes, including a turbocharged C3 Corvette that pre-dates the Callaway model we all know and love.
Read MoreFord is now known for cars, but in its long history it also has made airplanes and, for many decades, tractors. In fact, it pioneered mass tractor production.
Read MorePutting vegetable oil in a car engine is a terrible idea and should never be done, or at least that's what some experts say. What do real-life tests show?
Read MoreWe know gas cars are bad for the environment. EVs are cleaner, but all cars have tires — and tire pollution is a source of toxic microplastics and chemicals.
Read MoreMazda's i-Activsense safety suite is similar to other advanced driver-assistance features from competing brands. Here's what Mazda's has to offer.
Read MoreConsumer Reports ranks vehicles on a number of factors, including reliability and performance. Based on these factors, certain brands received terrible scores.
Read MoreThe Honda Passport looks great on paper, but how does its reliability compare to other midsize SUVs? We analyzed data gathered by Consumer Reports to find out.
Read MoreConsumer Reports can tell you a lot of useful things about car brands. For example, this is the brand with the lowest owner satisfaction scores.
Read MoreChevrolet has a wide lineup of vehicles that are being produced in the United States, even after facing plenty of location changes throughout their history.
Read MoreHave you ever heard a fire truck honk three times, or use a siren sound that doesn’t match that familiar, high-pitched wail? Those sounds aren’t random.
Read MoreGeneral Motors' A-Body and G-Body vehicle platforms have been the basis for many iconic cars. While similar, here are the differences between them.
Read MoreMost modern pickups aren’t exactly big on creativity. Looking back at trucks from the '40s and '50s shows how stepside and fleetside styles first took shape.
Read MoreThe Corvette made big waves when it changed from a front engine to a mid-engine layout, but the switch to a transaxle may have been even more consequential.
Read MoreThe Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, which traces back to 1999, shows that long-term cooperation can be a viable alternative to mergers and acquisitions.
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