After "ambulance-chasing lawyer", the biggest career stereotype in this country is the "slick car salesman." But I sympathize with car dealers. Manufacturers push all the time for higher gross and higher volume — that is, more cars rolling out the …

Remarkably efficient basic transportation, scooters are tough to beat when it comes to navigating clogged streets and alleys of any metropolitan area. Riding a scooter is faster than walking or pedaling a bicycle and saves you from the hassles of …

As youths, we gravitate toward sports cars and hotrods. But with age comes maturity and responsibility, and we look for cars that can carry our work, our groceries, our dog, our kids — and our dreams. Slowly, almost imperceptibly, we …

For the driver looking for a car tire to use all year long, touring and performance tires are the best bets. Touring and performance tires can be considered the “jack-of-all-trades” tire, good for general use. They don’t create a lot …

Sport-utility vehicles may have cornered the family-auto market, but in many ways they still don’t measure up to the humble minivan. Does that pricey SUV seat seven adults comfortably? Can it be transformed from a family car to a spacious …

Let’s face it, if you’re plunking down a large wad of cash for something that is recognized as a luxury vehicle, you don’t expect anything less than the best engine and the best interior amenities, all encased in the best …

If you’re considering the purchase of a family sedan, you’re doubtlessly concerned about your family’s safety. Fortunately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted extensive crash tests that measure how well different vehicles protect front-seat passengers in a …

First and foremost, convertibles signify fun — tracking down the right ragtop depends on exactly what “fun” means to you. Fun can be a powerful engine. Fun can be a car that handles well on curvy roads. Fun can be …

Sure, they’re small — but they can hold a lot of value. Car manufacturers generally sell their wares — and especially low-cost wares — one of two ways: They either present you with many models of a particular vehicle, each …