What's the single most important winter driving tip from the Cargo and Logistics Department at the South Pole? Car Talk visits with the veteran crew that knows how to stay safe when driving conditions are extreme.
I can't keep thinking about having a tidy Miata in my garage. Is this a mid-life crisis, or what? At least they're a practical choice compared to, say, a Lotus Elan.
Marlene's Honda Civic runs like a dream--unless she's waiting in line at a drive-thru. Is there something broken, or is her car just trying to send her a message about healthy eating? Read Tom and Ray's opinion right here.
Jamie Kitman tackles the highlights of the Super Bowl--the commercials. Read his take on this year's multi-million dollar spots, right here and tell us what you think!
Jen's battery keeps getting corrosion on its terminals, but the battery is only 5 or 6 years old. Can Tom and Ray explalin what's going on?
What's the ugliest car on the road today? Here's the winner, as voted by you.
Tom and Ray counsel Gareth, an MBA student who wants to trade in his '98 Ford Ranger for something with a little more flash. Find out why they think a lowly student has no business buying a Porsche or an Alfa Romeo.
Supporting the American battery industry against foreign competition makes sense, but here's one $249 million grant that didn't go well. The grants were designed to help U.S. firms be competitive against Asian battery giants, but it's one of the latter that's walking away with A123's assets.
Shannon smells gas when she starts up her 2004 Chevy Trailblazer. She's seen two mechanics and they say there's nothing to worry about, but she doesn't want to drive her kids to school in a fire-trap. Can Tom and Ray put her mind at ease?
Jamie Kitman thinks Ford's EcoBoosting is merely Eco-Boasting. Find out why, here.
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