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Best Tires for Winter Driving: Real-World Advice From Behind the Wheel
Winter Roads, Realities, and the Tire TangoThere’s nothing quite like that first cold snap in Los Angeles—an almost imperceptible shift for most Angelenos. But for those of us who …
Oct 12, 2025
Top 5 Family Cars for 2025
Family Cars in 2025: A Field That’s Evolving FastFamily cars aren’t what they used to be. The days of the basic minivan and the boxy station wagon are long gone—today, parents and …
Lease vs Buy a Car in 2025: What Makes Sense Now?
Lease or Buy in 2025? Let's Get RealThere’s no shortage of opinions when it comes to whether you should lease or buy your next car. After fifteen years reporting from Detroit, I’ve…
Oct 10, 2025
Maintenance Tips for New Owners: Setting Up Your Car for Years of Trouble-Free Driving
Welcome to the Garage: The First Days with Your New RideThere’s something satisfying about sliding behind the wheel of a new car. Whether it’s the faint scent of fresh plastics, th…
How to Score Cheap Car Insurance in Texas: Practical Tips from an Auto Journalist
Finding a Good Deal in the Lone Star StateThere’s something about driving through Texas that’s impossible to replicate. Maybe it’s the vast, endless stretches of I-35, or the way t…
Oct 08, 2025
Transmission Fluid Change: The Overlooked Lifeline for Performance and Longevity
Cracking Open the Mystery of Transmission Fluid ChangesThere’s something oddly satisfying about the tactile thunk of a shifter moving into gear, the subtle vibration through the le…
Best Used Cars Under $10,000 in 2025
Finding Gems in the $10,000 UniverseHunting for a used car under $10,000 in 2025 is like combing a crowded swap meet: bargains, duds, and the occasional hidden treasure. As an auto…
Oct 06, 2025
Best Brake Pads for Toyota Camry: Real-World Advice from the Bay Area
Stopping Power: Why Brake Pads Matter on a Toyota CamryIt’s easy to overlook brake pads—until you hear that telltale squeal echoing through the city streets or feel an unsettling v…