Typically, when manufacturers introduce a particular vehicle, they do it with a certain context in mind. A time, region, target audience, and so on — cars are made, first and foremost, to sell.

Budgeting for maintenance and repairs is an unfortunate but important part of car ownership. However, no matter how much you plan, there's always the chance that you'll need an unexpected repair or ...

INDIANAPOLIS — When Mark Van Horn's Toyota Prius hit 150,000 miles, its dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree. "You get the red triangle of death. That's a bad, bad sign when that happens," Van Horn ...

The potential high cost of EV battery replacements is a major worry for new-car shoppers, but that likely won't be the case for long, according to battery-analysis firm Recurrent. Recurrent, which ...

Regular car maintenance isn’t limited to fluid changes, tire pressure, and brake pads. Changing a car’s cabin and engine air filters can also increase the car’s longevity and the passengers’ comfort.

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: I test drove a 2003 Honda Element (with only 50,000 miles) for about 10 minutes at speeds up to 55 mph. It drove like new and was in perfect condition ...