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Interview With CEO Timo Resch

The manual transmission used to be a staple of the sports-car and supercar world. But as automakers have increasingly shifted (pun intended) to quicker, more efficient automatics, the three-pedal gearbox has largely become a plaything for only the deepest-of-pocketed shoppers.…

How Often Should You Check Your Tire Pressure?

There's one basic maintenance task that can take just a few minutes but is surprisingly easy to ignore: checking your tire pressure. Many drivers wait for the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning light to tell them something is wrong.…

Why Your Steering Wheel Might Shake At Highway Speeds

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…

Why Do Modern Cars Have Fake Engine Sounds?

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…

Why Your Car’s Tires Need Air—and What Happens When They Don’t Have Enough

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.…

How Long Do Brake Pads Last?

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…

Your Car Key Fob Has A Bunch Of Tricks You Probably Don’t Know

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…