CARS.COM — It doesn't matter if you're a longtime driver or you're new behind the wheel, in the market for a heavy-duty pickup truck or a bare-bones sports car, getting the deal you want on a new ride can be challenging. That's what we're here for; check out the...
CARS.COM — As promised, Volkswagen will continue to offer the previous-generation Tiguan SUV alongside the redesigned, bigger 2018 Tiguan in a simplified value edition. The transition model is branded the 2017 Tiguan Limited and will start, in front-wheel-drive form, at $22,860 including...
CARS.COM — New on sister site PickupTrucks.com this week: The all-new Ford F-350 took on the winner of our last one-ton Challenge, the GMC Sierra 3500; there's a closer look at July's truck sales numbers; and all the coverage of the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 versus 2017 Toyota...
CARS.COM — The 2018 Honda HR-V gets the slightest of changes for the new model year: a new paint color option (Aegean Blue Metallic) and a new wheel design with black painted inserts available on EX models and above. Oh, and there's a slight increase in price: $100 to $105 for each...
CARS.COM Most significant changes: A tire-fill alert that monitors how much air is pumped into an underinflated tire is now standard. The All Terrain Package is now available with seating for five, six or seven people. Price change: The starting prices for the SL and Denali models are $50...
CARS.COM — As gas prices continue to rise and the approaching Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer road-trip season, dropping the top for one last long ride may mean money down on a fresh set of wheels. If you're interested in buying a new car but aren't sure where to...
CARS.COM — It's no surprise that the most outrageous version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is also the most expensive. When the 2018 Trackhawk model goes on sale later this year, it'll start at $86,995, a big jump over the current performance-oriented, topline SRT model's...
CARS.COM — For what seems like the first time in eons, signs exist that the current era of sky-high incentives could make like "Game of Thrones" and, well, eventually end. New-car sales in July declined for the seventh straight month, per Automotive News, and it appears...
CARS.COM — Convertibles hold a special place in classic movie fans' hearts. The Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." The Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu in "Pulp Fiction." The Ford Thunderbird in "Thelma & Louise." The Audi...
CARS.COM — What happens to an electric car with low range and poor sales in a climate of low gas prices? It fizzles. According to Green Car Reports, model-year 2017 will be the last for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. The bubble-shaped electric car went on sale in the U.S. as a 2012 model and...
CARS.COM — Whether you're a young adult entering college or a city dweller finally giving up on public transit, buying your first car represents a new chapter in life. But being a newbie to the car-owning world can lead to some costly maintenance mistakes if you don't...
With any luck, you shouldn’t have to replace a water pump even if you keep a vehicle for 10 years or more; they often last that long. Unless a water pump starts to leak, makes unusual noises or quits working, there’s generally no need to replace it. An exception is that, on some...
A water pump that leaks even a little is on its last legs, and one that makes rumbling or screeching noises is getting close. Another sign it’s about time to replace the pump is when the engine temperature warning light comes on. Corrosion and contaminated coolant can cause seals and...
Catalytic converters are located in the exhaust system, between the engine and the muffler, and are one of the last lines of defense against air pollution from vehicles. They use ceramic-coded beads and various precious metals (the catalysts) to convert pollutants like unburned gas and nitrogen...
When it comes to automatic transmissions, fluid leaks and low fluid levels are probably the most common problems owners experience, especially as a vehicle gets older and parts wear out.
If you don't notice a puddle of transmission fluid (often red, but sometimes other colors or clear) on your...