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.

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.

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.

Five Ways to Cut Auto Insurance Costs this Summer
You may feel the insurance company has all the power when it comes to setting your rates, but the truth is you're the one in the driver's seat. Here are five steps you can take to curb insurance costs this summer.

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.

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?

Cleaning Tips for Your Car
For most Americans, their car is the second biggest investment they will make in their lifetimes. The average price of a light vehicle is $28,715, according to the Comerica Index. It makes sense to have a spring cleaning ritual to help preserve and maintain your car, just as you undertake spring cleaning to care for your home.

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.

This Allergy Season, Stay Alert to Drowsy Driving Dangers
Summer is fast approaching, bringing sunshine, vacation days and trips to the beach. But the warmer weather also marks a peak in seasonal allergies and the beginning of a busy driving season. According to a recent survey, many Americans (44%) report that they typically drive more during the summertime, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, than any other season of the year.

'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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

Can Your Truck Take the Heat This Summer?
As the weather heats up, trucks and their owners take advantage of the sun and head outdoors to work and play. A little elbow grease, motivation and some innovation can make all the difference between making your truck look new again and driving an old beater.