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Should You Use High-Mileage Oil in Your Car?

By Craig Cole Sep 16 2019

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Should You Use High-Mileage Oil in Your Car?

Stroll down the oil aisle of a typical auto-parts store and you’ll be confronted with a literal wall of lubricant. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Featured Articles Technology Tips and Advice
Tags: car maintenance, high mileage, lubricant, maintenance, Max Life, motor oil, oil, oil changes, oils, repairs, seal conditioners, suggestions, Technology, tips, Valvoline, Valvoline Max Life

Do I Really Need Premium Gas?

By Craig Cole Aug 28 2019

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Do I Really Need Premium Gas?

Cost is often the first thing that comes to mind when motorists think of gasoline. Many will drive halfway across town to save a couple cents per gallon. Additionally, purchasing regular-grade fuel to save money can be an exercise in false economy, especially if your vehicle is designed for premium gas. Continue Reading...

Under the Hood: What is Traction Control?

By Craig Cole Aug 14 2019

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Under the Hood: What is Traction Control?

What is traction control? Well, before we get into that, let’s talk about traction itself. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Featured Articles Safety Technology
Tags: cadillac ats, challenger, charger, Chrysler, chrysler 300, Conti, continental, Dodge, edge, Ford, ford explorer, friction, general motors, ice, Safety, snow, supplier company, tech, Technology, traction control, winter driving, XTS

Kia Unveils All-Electric, Self-Driving Concept Car With Punny Name

By Craig Cole Apr 17 2019

Kia Unveils All-Electric, Self-Driving Concept Car With Punny Name

300 miles of range. Continue Reading...

Why the Four-Cylinder Hybrid is the Best Powertrain in the Jeep Wrangler – The Short List

By Craig Cole Mar 26 2019 Photos by Ben Sanders. Video by Ben Sanders.

Why the Four-Cylinder Hybrid is the Best Powertrain in the Jeep Wrangler – The Short List

The Hybrid Jeep Wrangler is the best one. Here’s why. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Featured Articles Jeep SUVs The Short List Top 10 Videos
Tags: eTorque, Jeep, Jeep Wrangler, jeep wrangler unlimited, mild hybrid, off-road, off-roading, tech, Technology

Mazda’s Unique Approach to Better Fuel Economy

By Craig Cole Mar 21 2019

Mazda’s Unique Approach to Better Fuel Economy

The scoop on Mazda’s plans for EVs, hybrids, the delayed diesel, a rotary revival and more. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Featured Articles Mazda Sports Cars Technology
Tags: compression ignition, diesel, diesels, engines, japan, Japanese, Mazda, skyactiv, skyactiv-d, skyactiv-g, Skyactiv-X, tech, Technology

Could Millennials Save the Sedan in America?

By Craig Cole Mar 14 2019

Could Millennials Save the Sedan in America?

The ongoing demise of sedans in the U.S. is well publicized. It’s also completely overblown. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Altima Family Sedans Featured Articles Nissan Sedans
Tags: driver-assistance technology, Nissan, nissan altima, Nissan ProPILOT ASSIST, nissan versa, tech, Technology

How Does Subaru AWD Work?

By Craig Cole Feb 18 2019

How Does Subaru AWD Work?

Subaru’s AWD system is quite unique. Here’s how it works. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Featured Articles Subaru Technology
Tags: all-wheel drive, all-wheel-drive systems, driving, Subaru, Subaru all-wheel drive, symmetrical all-wheel drive, tech, Technology, winter driving

What is the ‘J-Factor’ and Why Is It Key to Nissan Design?

By Craig Cole Feb 04 2019

A Nissan designer reveals some secrets to styling the Japanese brand’s vehicles. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Nissan
Tags: car design, design, nissan design, styling, Taro Ueda, Technology

Drivers Will Need to Trust Self-Driving Cars: Supplier

By Craig Cole Jan 09 2019

Drivers Will Need to Trust Self-Driving Cars: Supplier

This is perhaps the biggest hurdle. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Events Featured Articles Technology
Tags: 2019 CES, 2019 Consumer Electronics Show, autonomous cars, autonomy, ces, CES 2019, consumer electronics show, innovation, self driving cars, supplier, tech, Technology, Veoneer

Nissan Offering More Powerful, Longer-Range Leaf

By Craig Cole Jan 08 2019

Nissan Offering More Powerful, Longer-Range Leaf

Range will be 226 miles, which is up 40%. Continue Reading...

Gargantuan 49-Inch Screen Coming to Byton M-Byte Crossover

By Craig Cole Jan 08 2019

Gargantuan 49-Inch Screen Coming to Byton M-Byte Crossover

Chinese startup Byton unveiled a new vehicle at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show, well, sort of. Continue Reading...

Self-Driving Capability Coming to Daimler Trucks This Year

By Craig Cole Jan 08 2019

Self-Driving Capability Coming to Daimler Trucks This Year

Will they beat Tesla to market? Continue Reading...

Hyundai Created a Concept Car That Walks

By Craig Cole Jan 07 2019

Hyundai Created a Concept Car That Walks

That’s not creepy at all… Continue Reading...

Filed under: Breaking News Concept Cars Events Featured Articles Hyundai Technology
Tags: 2019 CES, 2019 Consumer Electronics Show, ces, CES 2019, concept, consumer electronics show, design study, Hyundai, Hyundai Elevate concept, innovation, tech, Technology

Engineering Secrets of the All-New 2020 Mazda3

By Craig Cole Jan 02 2019

Engineering Secrets of the All-New 2020 Mazda3

How does such a small automaker do it? Continue Reading...

Filed under: Compact Cars Featured Articles Hatchbacks Mazda Sedans Technology
Tags: 2020 Mazda3, 2020 Mazda3 engineering, driving, driving dynamics, engineering, Mazda, mazda3, product development, suspension, Technology, vehicle development

2019 Mazda3 Boss Has an Unusual Favorite Feature

By Craig Cole Dec 28 2018

2019 Mazda3 Boss Has an Unusual Favorite Feature

It’s not what you think it is. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Compact Cars Featured Articles Hatchbacks Mazda Sedans Technology
Tags: 2020 Mazda3, 2020 Mazda3 engineering, driving, driving dynamics, engineering, Mazda, mazda3, product development, suspension, Technology, vehicle development

Here’s Why the 2020 Mazda3 Has a Torsion-Beam Rear Suspension

By Craig Cole Dec 19 2018

Here’s Why the 2020 Mazda3 Has a Torsion-Beam Rear Suspension

It’s a decidedly old-fashioned setup, but it’s there for a surprising reason. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Compact Cars Economy Cars Featured Articles Hatchbacks Mazda Sedans Technology Videos
Tags: 2020 Mazda3, 2020 Mazda3 engineering, driving, driving dynamics, engineering, Mazda, mazda3, suspension, Technology

12 Alfa Romeo Facts You Should Know: The Short List

By Craig Cole Dec 18 2018

12 Alfa Romeo Facts You Should Know: The Short List

Craig Cole gives you a history lesson. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Alfa Romeo Crossovers Exotics Featured Articles Luxury Cars Sedans Sports Cars The Short List Top 10 Videos
Tags: Alfa Romeo, FCA, fiat, fiat chrysler automobiles, history, Italian, racing, Sports Cars, Technology

Video: Does the Porsche Panamera Have the Best Infotainment Tech You Can Buy?

By Craig Cole Dec 11 2018

Video: Does the Porsche Panamera Have the Best Infotainment Tech You Can Buy?

A deep dive into what makes Porsche Communication Management (PCM) so good. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Feature Focus Featured Articles Luxury Cars Porsche Sedans Technology Videos
Tags: Feature Focus, features, four-door, luxury, luxury sedan, panamera, Porsche, Porsche Panamera review, review, sedan, tech, Technology, video

2019 Chevy Silverado is the Biggest Project GM Has Ever Done

By Craig Cole Sep 04 2018

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2019 Chevy Silverado is the Biggest Project GM Has Ever Done

Trucks are major profit-generating engines for automakers, so there’s a lot at stake. Continue Reading...

Filed under: Chevrolet Featured Articles GM Trucks
Tags: 2019 chevrolet silverado, 2019 Silverado, Chevrolet, general motors, GM, GMC Sierra, news, pickup truck, Pickups, silverado, Technology, Trucks

What Makes the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Drive so Well?

By Craig Cole Aug 17 2018

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What Makes the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Drive so Well?

How did GM engineers deliver such refinement without sacrificing durability or capability? Continue Reading...

Filed under: Chevrolet Featured Articles Technology Trucks Videos
Tags: 2019 chevrolet silverado, 2019 Silverado, Chevrolet, general motors, GM, GMC Sierra, news, pickup truck, Pickups, silverado, Technology, Trucks

Infotainment System Winners and Losers – The Short List

By Craig Cole Jul 24 2018

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Infotainment System Winners and Losers – The Short List

Here’s what the AutoGuide.com Editors think are the best and worst infotainment systems today. Continue Reading...

Why Nissan Wants to Keep All Its Latest Tech Affordable

By Craig Cole Jan 23 2018

Why Nissan Wants to Keep All Its Latest Tech Affordable

Keeping tech affordable will help bring it to the masses. Continue Reading...

New Technology Easily Diagnoses Engine Issues in Seconds

By Craig Cole Dec 07 2017

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New Technology Easily Diagnoses Engine Issues in Seconds

What if you could accurately detect engine problems in just seconds without disassembling a single component? Continue Reading...

Filed under: Featured Articles Technology Tips and Advice
Tags: dealerships, diagnostics, Engine Polygraph, Service, tech, Technology, vehicle maintenance, warranty

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