By 
Paul Eisenstein, Executive Editor
Automotive engineering is all about trade-offs. You want to build something bigger, you normally wind up with more weight. More features? A higher price tag. To improve performance, meanwhile, you sacrifice ...
By 
TCC Team
For many drivers, navigating on snow and ice is cause for alarm. Few are educated and practiced in how to drive in heavy rain or on slippery surfaces. And, much confusion prevails. So when the weather turns ...
By 
Richard Yarrow, Editor
French firm Peugeot used the Frankfurt Motor Show to unveil a diesel hybrid version of its acclaimed 308 compact hatchback. The car is only a concept at the moment, but a spokesman commented: “This ...
By 
Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
Fiat’s new 500 hasn’t even passed its first driving test, but already the mini-hatchback and reincarnation of great Fiats past is being crowed as the next best thing to the MINI Cooper. A “manifesto of ...
By 
Bengt Halvorson, Editor
Accidents happen—no matter how careful of a driver you are. Being in a minor fender-bender might leave you flustered and frustrated, but there’s some important information you need. If you’ve just been in an ...
By Bengt Halvorson, Editor
Cars are a means of transportation and a source of enjoyment, but they can also be the workplace for those whose jobs involve frequent travel. To them, a car needs to be an office on wheels. There are now ...
By Paul Eisenstein, Executive Editor
The “Europeanization” of General Motors’ Saturn brand is effectively complete with Wednesday’s formal launch of the new Astra small car. Offered in both three- and five-door packages, the new Saturn is ...
By Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
Infiniti’s next crossover vehicle – a compact ute coming by year’s end -- won’t be a version of the Nissan Rogue shown off at the Detroit auto show, says one company official. Instead, the new crossover is ...
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