(ARA) - The government backed "Cash for Clunkers" rebate program helped dealers sell off 2009 models, and a wave of new vehicles is coming in anticipation of the federal mandate that cars average 35.5 mpg by 2016. If you haven't updated your vehicle in years, it will be more important than ever to analyze your needs and wants before you buy.

(ARA) - If you can't see, you can't be safe behind the wheel. Yet millions of American motorists drive on winter roads peering through windshields that probably haven't had proper care and cleaning since spring.

(ARA) - "Green" is in, and everyone's jumping on the environmental bandwagon. But if you don't drive a hybrid, how can you make your car more environmentally friendly? Try looking at where the rubber meets the road: your tires.

(ARA) - Vintage car shows across the nation draw both the young and old. They're a great place to tell stories about these older vehicles, to check out the restoration work inside and out, and no one can resist watching a parade of colorful classic cars as they cruise down the street.

(ARA) - For years, drivers have been hearing about changing their motor oil every 3,000 miles, but times have changed, and the '3,000-mile mantra' may or may not apply to you and your car.

(ARA) - They are your vehicle's only connection to the road, yet most of the time your tires are the last thing you think about. Despite being viewed by many drivers as simply round and black, today's tires are more technologically advanced than ever before. As the technology in tires rapidly advances, so do consumers' options to choose the right tires to meet their vehicle needs.

(ARA) - The average car and light truck on American roads has reached a record age of 9.4 years, according to a recent survey by R.L. Polk & Co. With new car sales down, consumers across the country are looking to get the most out of their existing cars and to save money whenever possible.

(ARA) - Every fall, many families pack up the car to travel to see fall foliage. Cooler temperatures and vivid colors make fall the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature. Most regions have an area known for a vivid display of fall foliage, so families don't have to travel too far to enjoy autumn colors.