Imagine this: you’re cruising along, feeling confident about your car’s performance, when suddenly, those brakes start acting up. You decide it’s time for some TLC, so you take your trusty ride into ...

To really put an automobile through its paces, you have to cover a lot of ground. Good thing the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center sprawls across 327 acres in rural Connecticut and encompasses about ...

Car diagnostic tests scan a car’s components and integrated systems for errors or malfunctions before they become dangerous. These tests leverage computerization to keep your car in optimal working ...

The new 2011 BMW 530d has easily passed its first crash test evaluation while using active emergency brake intervention. Like a number of other cars to come to market recently, the 5 Series is ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: I test drove a 2003 Honda Element (with only 50,000 miles) for about 10 minutes at speeds up to 55 mph. It drove like new and was in perfect condition ...

Your car’s brakes have a tough job, especially the brake pads. If you can’t remember the last time you changed them, chances are, you’re due. But how much cash do you need to set aside for some shiny ...