High school and college competitors race not to go fast, but to achieve super-impressive fuel economy. The ultra-aerodynamic cars definitely look weird, but boy, do they save gas.
Some cars are less drool worthy and more suited to pragmatic matters, like getting you from Point A to Point B. Goodbye, Citroen DS...hello, Renault 16.
16-year-old Alec is looking for his first car, so wrote to Tom and Ray hoping for guidance. What did he get instead? Dating advice. Are Tom and Ray qualified to weigh in on either of these subjects? Read and let us know what you think.
Your dash-mounted hula dancer puts in for worker’s comp, and other signs you need new shocks.
The New York International Auto Show continues until April 7. Is it the greenest show ever? Nah, but there's lots to like.
Randy always wanted to get a camper for when he retires but now that the gas prices are high, he's thinking about sizing-down his vision to a small SUV. Find out why Tom and Ray say a mini-van is the ulitmate compromise vehicle, right here.
Chrysler's Jeep Division partners with McDonald's, for a remarkable new automotive foray that just might change driving everywhere. Details, this way.
Cathy's son moved to Europe and left his 2001 Chrysler Sebring with his mother. Problem is, the engine imploded only a few weeks after his departure. They still owe a few payments on the car and now Cathy's not sure what to do with it once it's paid off. What will Tom and Ray reccomend?
Russ's taxi just blew its head gasket and he wants to know whether he missed any warning signals that could have prevented it. Tom and Ray say there were plenty of warning signals and want to know why Russ chose to ignore them all. Find out where Russ went wrong, right here.
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