The humble radio antenna has become more of a design feature in recent years, but sometimes the shape is dictated by function ...

Whatever happened to those whip-style antennas that cars used to have? And is the new shark fin style actually better?

SAE J3217 standard promises to make toll transponders obsolete, using built-in V2X tech for faster, more secure, and private toll payments.

For most drivers, the rear defroster button is an afterthought. You jab it on cold mornings, watch the frost melt into streaky rivulets, and then forget about it until the next weather event.

In just a little more than a century, the automobile has evolved from a niche invention to a practical requirement. In 2025, there are an estimated 1.64 billion cars in the world, roughly one for ...

If you've ever looked at a vehicle in someone's garage or a truck driving down the highway with a tennis ball on the antenna and wondered why, there are actually some very good reasons for it. For ...

A bent car antenna can often be easily replaced by unscrewing the old one and screwing on a new one. Gear shifts mounted on the steering column have the same reliability and longevity as floor-mounted ...

Consumer Reports’ brand ranking for used cars—focused on the reliability of 5- to 10-year-old models—makes it clear that buyers can reduce their risk of car trouble by concentrating on some brands ...