Lincolnannounced yesterday that it is extending free maintenance service to all new 2011 customers and beyond on a permanent basis. The company first tried this out last summer as a promotion for select model year 2010 Lincoln lease and retail customers....

Mr. Goodwrench got his pink slip yesterday. The iconic General Motors auto service brand will be phased out effective Feb. 1, 2011 in the United States. Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC will each have its own Certified Service brand, creatively named:...

Even though I own a house with a steep driveway in the Northeast, many people think I'm crazy for not having all-wheel drive. The car of choice for my wife is a 2006 Toyota Prius—not exactly a machine known...

It seems that everything is bigger in Las Vegas. The hotels, casinos, buffets, and even car shows. We just wrapped up our coverage of the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) show, an event that attracts about 100,000 attendees from...

2008 Dodge Ram with aftermarket bumperPhoto: Courtesy of IIHS The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) has just approved a voluntary certification standard that would allow copycat bumpers to match dimensions, material, and construction of original automaker parts and be...

There may be a lithium-ion battery under the hood of your car soon, according to one new exhibitor at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) show—even if you don't own or have plans to buy a hybrid. A start-up...

It's not uncommon for people to mix up or use the wrong fluids in their cars, and if they do, the results can vary from irritating to deadly. Below, we outline the potential damage you can do to your...

A new mobile tire sales and installation service has begun operation in the Washington, D.C., area, called TireVan. A concierge-type service, TireVan will come to you home or office to deliver, mount, balance, and install your new tires. And...

Fall is an important time to give your car a thorough checkup, before it has to carry you through cold winter months of potentially foul weather. Keeping up with routine maintenance can help ensure reliable operation, and some key...

As shown in Consumer Reports' latest tire tests, car owners looking for a set of high-performance tires will find plenty of good choices. All of the 38 models we tested, including 21 "summer" tires and 17 ultra-high-performance (UHP) all-season...