About 15 years ago, I had a regular feature in The New York Times called “Rust in Peace.” It was a simple concept. I talked about some bad cars and explained what made them so, well, bad. You can ...

Cars make all kinds of noises, even when they're operating correctly. You turn the key and the engine fires up with a consistent and satisfying rumble. Horns beep, doors slam, and your car's interface ...

Reliability is often a determining factor for anyone shopping for a used car, which makes it critically important to research ...

I'm of the firm belief that there are no bad cars, just limited imaginations. Take the time to see the beauty in the Yugo, or the Nissan Versa or the Mitsubishi Mirage and your life will be more full ...

Although not as common today, 15-20 years ago it was very easy to walk into a dealership and buy a bad car. It's not strictly fair to say an unreliable car automatically equals a bad car, but dozens ...

Over the next three years, dealers are expected to face ongoing inventory challenges, with a shortage of about 8 million used vehicles and lease returns down by 50%. In some cases, dealers are going ...

Concept cars can be a riot, ranging from quirky and experimental to often downright bizarre. They give designers a rare chance to stretch their creative legs, though, sometimes with results that are ...

Around here, we love a good car name. In fact, a few years ago, we even went as far as to put together a list of cool car names no one was using yet, and while I can't prove that's where Ford got the ...

A reporter's story about a bad car rental led the company to try to do the right thing. The Free Press wants to hear what readers have experienced from their own car rentals. Recently, I wrote a story ...