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A powertrain warranty covers certain engine, transmission and drive-system parts that deliver power to the wheels.
By Rick Popely
April 5, 2020
The residual value is set by the leasing company (the lessor) at the start of a lease.
By Rick Popely
April 4, 2020
Few industries are as interconnected around the globe as the auto industry, so you might have some health-related questions if you’re shopping for a new vehicle.
By Fred Meier
April 3, 2020
With stay-at-home orders affecting an estimated 8 in 10 U.S. residents, you might wonder what to do when a recall notice shows up in the mail.
By Kelsey Mays
April 3, 2020
There’s no handbook for parenting, and there’s even less guidance about parenting during a pandemic, but the car is one way to find cabin fever relief.
By Jennifer Geiger
April 2, 2020
Volkswagen is responding to the virus pandemic with a wave of cut-rate financing across its lineup: 0% for 72 months with no down payment and the first payment deferred for 180 days.
By Fred Meier
April 1, 2020
If you must drive or ride in a shared car, you can improve your chances of protecting yourself from the coronavirus by using the right cleaning products in the right places.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
March 30, 2020
All-wheel drive is typically used to describe lighter-duty vehicles — cars, car-based SUVs or crossovers, minivans and the like.
By Brian Normile
March 29, 2020
Each vehicle has a VIN, and it’s made up of 17 characters, using numbers and capital letters.
By Jennifer Geiger
March 28, 2020
We reached out to automotive service experts to understand the biggest potential problems with unused cars and what steps you can take to prevent them.
By Mike Hanley
March 27, 2020