Articles Index
Carroll Shelby Remembered
Carroll Shelby Remembered -- with John Clinard
Visitor's guide to the New York International Auto Show
A guide to visiting the New York International Auto Show - When to go, how to get there, and what to see
About.com Cars 2012 Readers' Choice Awards
Introduction to the 2012 About.com Cars Readers' Choice Awards
Visitor's guide to the Chicago Auto Show
A guide to visiting the Chicago Auto Show - When to go, how to get there, and what to see
Five "trick" car dealership questions -- and how to answer them
Shopping for a car? Dealers have several "trick" questions
The Spot Delivery (or Yo-Yo Financing) Scam
If your car dealer calls and says "Your financing fell through" or "There's a problem with your paperwork," they may be trying to pull the Spot Delivery or Yo-Yo Financing scam. This article describes the scam and tells you how to deal with it -- ad avoid it.
How to shop for a car loan
Shopping for a car loan: How shooping for your money can save you thousands on car financing
Should you lease your next car?
Which is better, buying a new car or leasing it? This article explains how leasing works and what the advantages and disadvantages are, so that you can decide whether you should buy or lease your next car.
How to set a new car budget
Before you go shopping for a new car, it's best to know how much you can afford to spend. Use this relatively simple method to figure out how much new car you can afford based on your budgeted monthly payment, down payment, and trade-in value.
Gap insurance
What is gap insurance, and do you need it? This quick guide explains gap insurance and what it does, so you can decide if you need gap insurance when you buy or lease your next new car.
Visitor's guide to NAIAS, the Detroit Auto Show
A guide to visiting the North American International Auto Show in Detroit - When to go, how to get there, and what to see
How to Assemble a Winter Car Emergency Kit
An accident or breakdown is never a good thing; harsh winter weather brings additional problems and perils. Carry these lightweight and inexpensive items in your car to increase safety and relieve misery.
Visitor's guide to the Los Angeles Auto Show
A guide to visiting the Los Angeles Auto Show - When to go, how to get there, and what to see
Snow Tire Q&A
How are snow tires different from other tires? Do you need snow tires, or are all-season tires good enough? This article answers five common questions about snow and winter tires. From Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.
How to winterize your car
Winters used to be tough on cars, but today's vehicles are designed to run in a variety of temperatures. By and large, a thorough winterization is no longer necessary -- but if you live where it snows, there are a few things you can do to prepare your car for winter.
Driving impressions: Mitsubishi i
Driving impressions: Mitsubishi i
Review: Music for Commuting
A review of Ken Elkinsoon's Music for Commuting six-CD set
Ford: What's new for 2011
What's coming to the Ford lineup in 2011. Includes changes to new 2010 and 2011 Ford cars and future cars including the Crown Victoria, C-Max, Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, GT, Mustang, Shelby GT, Shelby GT500, Transit Connect and Taurus.
Volvo: What's new for 2011
What's new to the Volvo lineup for 2011. Includes changes to new 2011 Volvo cars and future cars including the C30, C70, S40, S60, S60R, S80, XC60, XC90, V50, V70, and V70R.
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Nissan: What's new for 2011
What's coming to the Nissan lineup in 2011. Includes changes to new 2011 Nissan cars and future cars including the 350Z, 370Z, Altima, Armada, Maxima, Sentra, and Versa.
BMW: What's new for 2011
What's coming to the BMW lineup in 2011. Includes changes to new 2011 BMW cars including the 3-series, 5-series, 7-series, X1, X3, X5, Alpina B7 and Z4.
Cadillac: What's new for 2011
Cadillac: What's new for 2011. An outline of changes and updates to 2011 Cadillac cars, including the CTS, CTS-V, CTS Sport Wagon, CTS Coupe, DTS, Escalade, SRX, STS and XRS.
Volkswagen: What's new for 2011
What's new to the Volkswagen lineup for 2011. Includes changes to new 2011 VW cars and future cars including the VW CC, Golf, GTI, Jetta, SportWagen, Passat, Rabbit, Routan, Tiguan, Touareg, NCS, Polo, and New Beetle.