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How to choose the right mechanic
How to choose the right mechanic
The do's and don'ts everyone should know when searching for a new mechanic.More >>
Winter road rules
Winter road rules
Winter driving is inconvenient and can be supremely hazardous, but a little bit of preparation and a big pinch of patience can make winter driving a reasonably painless experience.More >>
How to avoid winter driving mishaps
How to avoid winter driving mishaps
While winter can be dangerous for those behind the wheel, drivers can avoid accidents by following some basic rules of the road when it comes to driving in the winter elements.More >>
Car market going electric
Car market going electric
According to a recent study, sales of electric cars will skyrocket in the next five years. But in the overall scheme of the global car market, they will still be niche players.More >>
Cold weather and oil may not mix
Cold weather and oil may not mix
While many people know that choosing an oil with the proper viscosity is critical, they might not know that winter puts added strain on other parts of their car's lubrication system.More >>
100 years of Chevrolet
100 years of Chevrolet
In 1911, if you asked Billy Durant if Chevrolet Motor Company would sell 180 million vehicles by 2011, he probably would have said, "Damn right it will."More >>
Child safety and cars
Child safety and cars
If you follow your state laws regarding child safety seats, your children must be safe in your car, right? Oh, how wrong you are.More >>
Ford Mustang Boss 302: Reviving a legend
Ford Mustang Boss 302: Reviving a legend
Ford says the all-new 2012 Boss 302 isn't a nostalgia exercise, but it does bring back memories.More >>
Top 5 vehicles for ski week
Top 5 vehicles for ski week
Getting up the mountain in these versatile vehicles can add immensely to winter's wonderland.More >>
A warning on warning lights
A warning on warning lights
If a yellow or red light suddenly appears on your dashboard, do you know how to react?More >>
5 must-haves for car geeks
5 must-haves for car geeks
You can make any serious driver happy with these great holiday gifts.More >>
Getting your car ready for winter
Getting your car ready for winter
Sure, you're up to your ears in holiday hoopla -- but don't neglect that car of yours before winter sets in.More >>
Negotiating car price still saves big bucks
Negotiating car price still saves big bucks
Haggling over the price of a vehicle in a dealership is an uncomfortable experience for most of us. But it could save you hundreds, or even thousands, on your new car.More >>
4 steps to fix your car for fall
4 steps to fix your car for fall
The halcyon days of summer are over. Now is the time to fix your car for the harsher conditions coming this fall and winter.More >>
The latest auto safety technology could save your life
The latest auto safety technology could save your life
High-tech safety innovations continue to proliferate in today's cars and utility vehicles. Here's how the latest cars keep you safe and what you can expect from them.More >>
U. S. car buyers are thinking 'small'
U. S. car buyers are thinking 'small'
How do you deal with an economy showing few signs of improvement? One method is to downsize -- and consumers are doing just that with their cars.More >>
Just the ticket: Pay now, speed later
Just the ticket: Pay now, speed later
It's not quite a get-out-of-jail-free card, but a pre-paid voucher can ease the financial pain of a traffic ticket.More >>
Four ways to winterize your car
Four ways to winterize your car
While a stall in the summer might leave you irritated, it's much less likely to be life-threatening than a stall in midwinter. Here's what to check before you set out in winter weather.More >>
The Top 5 American Cars of All Time
The Top 5 American Cars of All Time
So how do you go about picking the top 5 American cars of all time? Do you choose the great classics or do you select things like the Cadillac CTS-V?More >>
Expert testimony: 5 tips for safe winter driving
Expert testimony: 5 tips for safe winter driving
The only person to drive 2.8 million miles in the same car shares his thoughts on making your winter outings safe ones.More >>
4 steps to finding the right mechanic
4 steps to finding the right mechanic
Fixing your car correctly isn't brain surgery, but your life does depend on it.More >>
10 ways to exercise your driving muscles
10 ways to exercise your driving muscles
Playing a computer game to keep your driving skills sharp as you age seems like science fiction, but it is one of several activities gaining attention as older drivers fill the roads.More >>
The origin of the Chevrolet Camaro
The origin of the Chevrolet Camaro
The wild success of the Mustang combined with Ralph Nader's attacks on the Corvair helped launch Chevy's entry into the "pony" car race.More >>
7 ways to keep your car safe during summer storms
7 ways to keep your car safe during summer storms
Storm damage is one of the reasons you need auto insurance. To make sure you are covered and get what you need, follow these steps.More >>
Will summer affect your tires?
Will summer affect your tires?
As the summer driving season gets under way, many motorists find themselves staring at a dashboard warning lamp they don't recognize.More >>
9 crucial safety tips for motorcycle season
9 crucial safety tips for motorcycle season
With warmer weather, more motorcycles are on the road, so drive nice, look twice and see the riders.More >>
The story of the Dodge Charger
The story of the Dodge Charger
Based on the Coronet, the Charger wasn't much of a looker. But who could forget its menacing full-width grille with those hidden headlights.More >>
4 ugly cars only a mother could love
4 ugly cars only a mother could love
To celebrate Mother's Day, we at Driving Today feel it might be apropos to celebrate the love a mother has for her child by remembering the cars that only a mother could love.More >>
Stop parents from driving
Stop parents from driving
Should your parents stop driving? Many older people are still competent drivers, but the normal process of aging can hamper driving ability, as can the medications that many elderly people take.More >>
The Ferrari Testarossa, a car built for the `80s
The Ferrari Testarossa, a car built for the `80s
If there was ever a car that epitomized the greed-is-good excesses of the Eighties, it was the Ferrari Testarossa.More >>
How to keep your car's battery happy
How to keep your car's battery happy
The battery in your car needs proper treatment, so avoid doing things it doesn't like.More >>
15 ways to protect your car from theft
15 ways to protect your car from theft
You don't want your car to be stolen, so what can you do to protect yourself from the huge and organized hazard that car thieves pose? Here are some suggestions.More >>
When Ford Met Shelby: The story of the Shelby Cobra
When Ford Met Shelby: The story of the Shelby Cobra
The biggest irony surrounding Carroll Shelby's Cobra is that, while it has become an icon of Ford performance, it might just as well have been powered by Chevrolet.More >>
The story behind the Volkswagen Beetle
The story behind the Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Beetle suffered so many false starts that it is difficult to imagine a harder road to success. Yet, somehow, the car has not only survived but prospered.More >>
How the Pontiac Firebird was born
How the Pontiac Firebird was born
The Firebird may have been a late out of the gates behind the Mustang, but it was still an immediate sales success. Here's how it all got started.More >>

SafetyMore>>
Winter road rules
Winter road rules
Winter driving is inconvenient and can be supremely hazardous, but a little bit of preparation and a big pinch of patience can make winter driving a reasonably painless experience.More >>
How to avoid winter driving mishaps
How to avoid winter driving mishaps
While winter can be dangerous for those behind the wheel, drivers can avoid accidents by following some basic rules of the road when it comes to driving in the winter elements.More >>
Cold weather and oil may not mix
Cold weather and oil may not mix
While many people know that choosing an oil with the proper viscosity is critical, they might not know that winter puts added strain on other parts of their car's lubrication system.More >>

TechnologyMore>>
The latest auto safety technology could save your life
The latest auto safety technology could save your life
High-tech safety innovations continue to proliferate in today's cars and utility vehicles. Here's how the latest cars keep you safe and what you can expect from them.More >>

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Car market going electric
Car market going electric
According to a recent study, sales of electric cars will skyrocket in the next five years. But in the overall scheme of the global car market, they will still be niche players.More >>

Driving Today: Greatest CarsMore>>
The Top 5 American Cars of All Time
The Top 5 American Cars of All Time
So how do you go about picking the top 5 American cars of all time? Do you choose the great classics or do you select things like the Cadillac CTS-V?More >>
Was the Ford Edsel the most disappointing car of all time?
Was the Ford Edsel the most disappointing car of all time?
In the panoply of the Greatest Cars of All Time, the Edsel checks in as the greatest failure, a car line that didn't live up to its over-optimistic expectations on a colossal scale. Here's why.More >>
The origin of the Chevrolet Camaro
The origin of the Chevrolet Camaro
The wild success of the Mustang combined with Ralph Nader's attacks on the Corvair helped launch Chevy's entry into the "pony" car race.More >>

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