Articles on Cars and Transportation

10 Magic Words to Say to Get the Best New Car Price

High-pressure salespeople are clever with words — especially in the auto market. Turn the tables with these negotiation winners.

6 Cars You Can Drive (Almost) Forever

Meet the anti-lemons. After rigorous testing, these six cars have proven their reliability and longevity time and time and time and time... again.

Becoming a One-Car Family: 5 Points to Consider

Is that extra set of wheels really necessary? You can save a lot of money by downsizing your driveway — you just need to map it out.

The 5 Best Winter Tires

If your last set of winter tires has seen its last blizzard, get your next set in plenty of time for the next set of snowflakes. These five options won't steer you wrong.

8 Crazy Things Tomorrow's Cars Will Do

These brilliant concept vehicles of the future give even the Jetsons a run for their money. Find out what your next car may do.

10 Steps You Must Take If You've Been in a Car Accident

Even a minor auto accident is frightening and stressful. Prepare for the aftermath ahead of time to limit the damage and walk away unscathed.

Keys Locked in the Trunk? Here's What to Do

A moment of absent-mindedness, and now your keys are locked in the trunk. Don't panic! Follow this guide to get back on the road.

Gas Prices Begin a Rebound: 5 Things to Know Now Before You Buy Your Next Car

Gas is up nearly 30 cents from a month ago, so fill up on information about how that rebound could affect your bank account.

Best Money Tips: How to Drive More Efficiently

Today we found some great articles on ways to drive more efficiently, how to follow up without being pushy, and why positive thinking sucks.

Best Money Tips: Secrets to Save Money on Gas

Today we found some amazing articles on secrets to save money on gas, things you'll be proud of doing, and things you are likely paying too much for.

Best Money Tips: The Best Time to Buy a Car

Today we found some great articles on the best time to buy a car, online jobs for college students, and Warren Buffet's tips for investing.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance Premium

Today we found some stellar articles on lowering your car insurance premium, helping friends who are bad with money, and what to buy in August.

Best Money Tips: Maintain the Value of Your Car

Today we found some great articles on maintaining the value of your car, things you should buy in bulk, and organizational tools.

Best Money Tips: The Car Edition

Today we found some of the best articles from around the web on keeping your car expenses from draining your bank account.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save on Gas

Today we found some fantastic articles on saving on gas, upcycling ideas that will blow your mind, and how to keep your identity safe.

A Used Car Salesman Reveals Dirty Tricks (and How to Beat Them)

A former used car salesman reveals some tricks of the trade. Before you buy a used car, read this!

14 Things Insurance Agents Don't Want You to Know

What your insurance agent isn't telling you could be costing you money. Here's what you need to know to insure your wallet.

Do These 5 Car Maintenance Tasks and Keep Your Car on the Road Forever

Keep your car longer with these simple preventative measures — some of which you can even do yourself!

10 Smart Things to Do During Your Commute (Even If You Drive!)

Why fill your public transit commute (or drive) with mindless chatter when you can use that time to smarten up, instead?

Would You Drive One of the 10 Smallest Cars Ever Made?

Car designers have been creating small, practical runabouts for decades. Here are 10 fun and cute cars you probably won't ever see parked at Costco.