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In honor of National Dog Day, we curated a list of pet-friendly vehicles and vehicle features to help keep your pets safe and happy on the road.
By Cars.com Editors
August 26, 2024

More and more vehicles are beginning to offer wireless Apple CarPlay, with wireless Android Auto close behind. Which cars have it? How does it work? Here’s what you should know.
By Fred Meier
February 15, 2024

More and more vehicles are beginning to offer wireless Apple CarPlay, with wireless Android Auto close behind. Which cars have it? How does it work? Here’s what you should know.
By Fred Meier
July 27, 2023

In a bid to enhance the safety of its vehicles, Volkswagen is offering its Car-Net Safe & Secure plan for five years to owners of model-year 2020-23 VWs — at no additional cost.
By Carl Malek
March 8, 2023

Subzero temperatures can distort the backup camera images shown on dashboard screens or, as some owners report, cause the system to conk out entirely.
By Cars.com Editors
January 20, 2023

Dual-zone climate control is a system that allows the vehicle’s front-seat passengers to set their own preferred temperature for their “zone.”
By Fred Meier
October 21, 2022

Automotive disaster can strike anywhere, anytime and often without warning; that's why it's important to be prepared. Here's how.
By Matt Schmitz
October 18, 2022

More and more vehicles are beginning to offer wireless Apple CarPlay, with wireless Android Auto close behind. Which cars have it? How does it work? Here’s what you should know.
By Kelsey Mays
February 9, 2022

New key fobs must be programmed with codes that the vehicle has to read before it unlocks the door or allows starting the engine.
By Rick Popely
October 18, 2020

After unveiling five Bronco and Bronco Sport “adventure concepts” in August, Ford revealed yet another adventurous concept: the Bronco Overland.
By Brian Normile
October 7, 2020