Car Shopping

What Is a 4-Cylinder Engine and What Does It Do?

Josh Sadlier-October 22, 2021February 5, 2025

This is what a 4-cylinder engine is, how it works, and how it compares to 6- and 8-cylinder engines.

Sean Tucker-October 21, 2021December 3, 2024

Find out how snow tires and all-season tires compare, so you stay safe on the road in winter.

Eric Brandt-October 15, 2021February 5, 2025

Shopping for cars and wondering what “CVT” means? Get the facts on a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Eric Brandt-October 13, 2021December 3, 2024

Shopping for a car and wondering what “direct injection” means? Get the pros and cons of direct injection using our definition guide.

Chris Hardesty-September 29, 2021February 25, 2025

Here are tips for getting the inside of your car clean — and keeping it that way.

Doug Demuro-August 9, 2021November 21, 2024

Will you void your warranty if you bring in your car for service somewhere besides the dealer? Here’s the answer.

Sean Tucker-August 6, 2021December 3, 2024

As electric vehicles gain in popularity, here are five things to know before buying one.

Andrew Ganz-July 27, 2021February 28, 2025

The new-for-1990 model promised to be a gigantic leap forward with style more consistent with the 1980s design language.

Renee Valdes-July 9, 2021February 5, 2025

Is it really true that buying a new car in its first model year is a bad idea? We examine this claim to find out.

Andrew Ganz-July 1, 2021November 20, 2024

Minivans are useful. Reflections on one glorious week with a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Limited.