The High-tech Tool that Has Revolutionized the Road Trip
if you're among the millions of Americans planning to travel to your vacation destination by car, here's why you'll want to have a high-tech navigation system along for the ride.

How to Keep Your Car Cool This Summer
When your car feels like it's 200 degrees inside on those warm sunny days, it's hard to get in, much less going. So what can you do about it?

More Horsepower for Less than $100
Want more horsepower without paying much to get it? Here are three ways today's top engine builders get more power from their racing engines and their personal cars, without spending a lot of money to do it.

PZEVs: Making Gasoline Engines Clean, Green
For consumers in the market for a new car, a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) is an excellent way to drive green, meeting the exact same emissions standards as the most popular hybrid vehicles, but often at lower prices.

Car Maintenance Tips for Summer Driving Conditions
With the weather warm and the sun shining, the open road is begging for travelers to get out and enjoy summer. Now is the perfect time for you to get your tires and vehicle ready for long road trips.

"Clear To Drive" Campaign Educates Motorists on the Potential Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving can put anyone at risk for an accident, and NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Carl Edwards wants to make sure motorists know to stay alert while driving.

Green, Gas-saving Secrets of Summer Vacation Driving
Millions of Americans will hit the roads during the warm weather months. Whether they're in the car on business or vacation, many drivers will likely share two major concerns: how they can reduce the impact their motoring has on the environment and on their wallets.

Tips for Boomers Planning a 'Senior Road Trip'
Baby boomers, the generation that has defined American culture for decades, are doing it again, rewriting what it means to be senior citizens as the first wave of boomers reach 65. And the generation that enjoyed greater mobility than any before it, is not even close to being ready to give up the car keys.

Top Car Care Tips Keep Drivers Safe
Drivers face the unpredictable nature of the weather each year, especially during the winter season. The weather can vary from snow in the northeast, to thunderstorms in the south and torrential rain in the northwest. Regardless of the type of precipitation, preparation is key for safer travels.

'Drag Race High' Schools Reality TV Viewers
Todd Collins, a teacher at East Hickman High School in Lyles, Tenn., recently led a team of students from his auto mechanics class in building a drag race car to compete in a race televised on SPEED. Not your typical class assignment.

Some Easy Ways to Expand Your Vehicle's Cargo Capabilities
With gas prices at a record high and not going down any time soon, a lot of Americans are downsizing their vehicles. Here's how to compensate for the loss of cargo space.

Smart Tools for Your Summer Road Trip
Here are 5 tips that will prevent you from spending a good chunk of summer vacation stuck in traffic.

Road Safety Starts with Good Tires
Regular auto maintenance is imperative to ensure your car is functioning at its best. While oil changes and seasonal preparation are important, one of the most critical parts of your car to maintain is also something that is often overlooked - the tires. Here's what you need to know.

Get Hybrid Fuel Economy without Buying a New Car
Fuel prices show no signs of dropping and hybrid automobiles are often hyped as the answer to improve fuel economy. That fact is, there are simple ways to get better fuel economy from your current car or truck and avoid the expense of buying a hybrid.

New Tire Pressure Monitors Do Not Replace 'Old' Tire Gauge
All new 2008 vehicles are required by federal law to come equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) to give drivers a warning when tire pressure drops significantly. However, those new-fangled gadgets are not a replacement for your old-fashioned tire gauge.