You're cruising along at 65 or 70 miles per hour when the steering wheel suddenly starts vibrating in your hands. Slow down, and the shake disappears. That familiar highway-speed shimmy is more than an annoyance. It's usually a clue that…
You accelerate in a modern performance car and hear the engine roar through the cabin. It sounds fast. It sounds mechanical. It sounds expensive. But there may be a problem with that soundtrack: some of it isn't coming from the…
It’s a terrible feeling. You’re driving along, at peace with the world, possibly jamming to Linkin Park (or whatever floats your boat), and that dreaded yellow light illuminates the dashboard: A little silhouette of a tire and an exclamation mark.…
Brake pads are one of those car parts most drivers don't think about until they start making noise. Unlike engine oil or tires, there's no universal mileage number that tells you exactly when brake pads need to be replaced. One…
You probably use your car's key fob several times a day without thinking much about it. Press the unlock button. Press lock. Maybe open the trunk. But then there are the other buttons—or strange symbols—you may have never used. Modern…
If you've ever looked at a performance car's specifications and wondered what “turbocharged” or “supercharged” actually means, the basic idea is surprisingly simple. Both are ways to force more air into an engine. More air allows the engine to burn…
There are some appointments you never forget as an automotive journalist. Not because of a spectacular world premiere or an especially exotic race track, but because two cars are suddenly sitting in front of you that you usually know only…
