The average new car costs $50,000. The average used car is $25,000. Insurance, repairs and maintenance are soaring. But America's car-centric habits also cost us in more subtle ways.

There is no complex science behind what straight-cut gears are. It's exactly as it sounds, gears with teeth that run straight out from the center of the wheel, rather than slanting in a spiral. The ...

It's really fun having behind-the-scenes access to upcoming vehicles. Knowing the truth, I get to read all these rumors about a certain sports car. But it can also be slightly stressful. That's ...

Wholesale price/trade-in value. This is essentially a car's trade-in value to a dealer, who will likely sell it to someone ...

A key group of American borrowers is falling significantly behind on their car loans. It’s yet another sign that the US ...

Asking the right questions and avoiding the wrong ones can help you get the car you want. Here are some you should drop from ...