While BMW has generally been considered a reliable brand in its 100-year history, some stats sing a different tune. Certain models tend to have high repair costs and need attention more frequently ...

CR's experts decode oil pressure, coolant temperature, check engine, tire pressure, and traction control warnings By Benjamin Preston Every car has its own language of light-up hieroglyphics on the ...

Prey animals can use their colors to hide from predators or dissuade them from attacking. But local conditions determine which option works best. A global study comparing defensive coloration in ...

Automobile dashboards have come a long way since Carl Benz invented the world's first car. Analog gauges and mechanical knobs and switches have given way to touchscreens, pushbuttons, and voice ...

When this warning lights up on your dashboard, it is concerning—but believe it or not, it’s not necessarily dire. Yes, this universal sign is definitely supposed to get your attention, but the reason ...

Every car has its own language of light-up hieroglyphics on the dashboard. They’re your car’s way of asking for help. But those lights are not always easy to interpret. What it means: Typically red, ...