Dark shades like black or gray conceal dirt and stains. For occasional joyrides, lighter, fresher colors will show less wear. Lighter colors can also deflect heat in warmer climates. If resale is a ...

A car can quickly start to feel old, even if it still functions mechanically.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. March 1 is the unofficial meteorological first day of spring, and for many – if ...

You try to turn on your car, and it just won’t start. Maybe the dashboard doesn’t even light up. A likely cause: The 12-volt battery is dead. All cars lose a little battery power when parked. If you ...