Behind the Wheel (Page 3)

Octane Ratings: Does Premium Fuel Actually Help?

At the pump you choose between regular, mid-grade and premium, and plenty of drivers assume premium is simply better gas.

Truck and SUV owners face a choice that's as much about image as function: aggressive all-terrain tires or

When the air conditioning blows warm on the first hot day, the repair lines get long fast. Understanding how the

Spark plugs are small, cheap and easy to ignore right up until they cause a misfire, a rough idle or

Home charging covers most daily driving, but road trips and apartment living make public charging part of EV life. The

Wheel alignment sets the precise angles at which your tires meet the road. When those angles drift out of spec,

A child car seat is one of the most effective safety devices ever made, but only when it's

The 0-to-60 mph time is the performance figure everyone quotes, the headline that separates a brisk car from a slow

A single rubber belt, snaking around several pulleys at the front of your engine, drives some of the car'

Electric cars often carry a higher sticker price than comparable gas models, which scares off plenty of first-time buyers. But

Tire pressure is the cheapest, fastest maintenance there is, and it quietly affects your safety, fuel economy and how long

Cloudy, yellowed headlights aren't just ugly; they scatter light and noticeably reduce how far you can see at