Peter Loeser, Contributor

It's auto show season in North America.  Are you prepared to get out there a make the most of your city's exposition?  It can be an exciting, yet overwhelming event.  Here are a few suggestions to ensure you get what you pay for: Do your homework Get online and do some research before you go...Read More»

Before you get too caught up in the excitement of buying a car, take a minute to set up a strategy. You'll have a much better chance of getting the things you want and need by the end of the process, and it's a good way to avoid a vehicle prone to problems. 1) Set a Budget Choose a maximum dollar...Read More»

If you are too tired to physically keep your eyes open, you are literally falling asleep. That's not safe. Pull over, take a break, let someone else drive. Now here are some suggestions that might help keep you from reaching that point. Have a conversation with someone. Obviously this only works if...Read More»

For those of you not fortunate enough to have settled in a tropical region, dealing with snow and ice is probably a part of life for at least one season each year. If you've found yourself in the ditch or on the median more than once, here are a few tips on how to keep yourself out of the winter...Read More»

All tires come with a code that tells you what they are and for what they should be used. This code is made up of several numbers and letters, each indicating a specific characteristic of the tire. When it comes time to research and buy new tires, these can be a bit overwhelming. There are really...Read More»

I've heard (and even told) plenty of "facts" about giving and getting traffic tickets. Like any other legal matters, there are plenty of urban legends surrounding the truth. Here are five you shouldn't believe. 1 - The Radar Gun This is probably the myth this writer has heard the most when it comes...Read More»

You may hear a variety of opinions about what grade of fuel to use in your vehicle. Believe it or not, there are different fuel octane ratings for a reason. Here's why you should know what your engine needs. The octane rating of a fuel (gasoline in this case) is an indication of how well it resists...Read More»

In the past, consumers only really had two drivetrain choices, RWD (rear wheel drive) and 4WD (4-wheel drive).  Passenger cars and trucks were driven by the rear wheels, and a few specialty trucks got the 4-wheel drive option. Now it seems hard to find a RWD sedan, and the lines between 4WD and...Read More»