The question of whether it is better to lease or buy a car can be a tough one to answer in certain situations. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages depending on how much you want to spend upfront, how much you can afford in monthly payments, how long you want to keep the vehicle, how much you drive and numerous other similar factors.

With dreams of owning an amazing ride at a fraction of the cost, cheap fixer upper cars have been sought after with a veracity those same boys usually reserved for chasing girls. Today, thanks to the internet, this genre of vehicles are now available to people of all ranges and age abilities, whether they are looking for a rare barn-find like a 63 Corvette, or the classic muscle cars of 1970, or even sentimental choices from their youth, like a late 80s Mustang 5.0.

Ford could soon become the first car manufacturer in the world to use robotic technology for conducting durability tests on new vehicles. The company has launched a pilot program under which it is using a next generation driverless car technology from Utah-based Autonomous Technologies Inc. for high-impact durability testing of the 2014 Ford Transit commercial van.

The Porsche Cayman has evoked a distinctly mixed response from car buyers ever since it was first released in 2005. Those who like the car have lauded it as a terrific sports coupe at a great price, while those who do not, have tended to dismiss it somewhat derisively as a poor man’s Porsche.

Trading in a car is always a tricky proposition. Many people are hesitant to deal with car dealerships when buying a new car, let alone trading in their old ride. Whether they feel hesitant about their own negotiating skills, or are just concerned that they do not know enough about the value of their vehicle to feel they can bargain effectively with professionals, car trade ins can be a daunting proposition.

When searching for the best family cars, a lot of factors must be considered. All good family cars must have high safety ratings to keep the little ones safe. Family cars must also be highly reliable, as anyone who has been down a vehicle with children can tell you, having a car that works every time is a huge plus. The top family cars must also be able to keep up with a hefty amount of abuse that is likely to befall any car that is routinely occupied by children of any age.

The flagship supercar of its high-end brand, the NSX was stylish and had the specs to back up its impressive look. Unfortunately, sagging sales and interest led to the NSX being cancelled in 2005, leaving the Japanese automakers without a supercar to compete with the exotics from Europe and America. Rumours of a new Acura NSX began nearly as soon as the old NSX was cancelled, however, with hints of the new NSX being dropped as early as 2007.

Understanding car insurance rates can often be a confusing process. So many variables factor into calculating your car insurance rates that it may seem like the number was pulled out of thin air. In reality, auto insurance factors are brought about by complex formulas wrought from mountains of data and statistics, which all combine together to give each and every one of us a risk profile – that is, the likelihood that we will file a claim that requires our insurance company to pay out.

The NHTSA has repeatedly found that distracted driving is far and away the number one cause of accidents, both fatal and otherwise, in America. Included under the term distracted driving is a whole host of dangerous activities, from eating, looking at scenery, rubbernecking, talking to others, daydreaming, adjusting the radio, and any other action which takes your exclusive attention off the road. While distracted driving is not new, one form of it is: driving while texting.

Steel has been the metal of choice for automobiles since their inception. New fuel efficiency standards are driving automobile manufacturers to seek new ways to meet federal regulations. One of the easiest ways to increase fuel efficiency is to drop weight, and that’s where aluminum comes in. Much lighter than steel but just as strong, putting aluminum in cars is a hot idea that's recently gaining widespread traction around the industry.

The dangers and challenges of being a truck driver don’t all disappear once the job is done and the truck rolls back home again. Traffic hazards, bad food and sleepless nights go with the job; stocking up on UV exposure makes skin cancer the worst kind of retirement plan.