Family Hauler Shoot-Out
What's best for your family: An SUV, a crossover, or a minivan? To help you decide, we tested for roominess, practicality, safety and fuel economy.
The Best Family Cars of 2008
Edmunds and Parents Magazine team up to choose the 15 best family cars in a range of sizes, styles, and price points.
Driving Pregnant
Airbags and seatbelts are there to protect you, but protecting your unborn child may require changes in the way you sit behind the wheel.
Minivans Reach the Point of Reckoning
Minivans have become the Rodney Dangerfields of the automotive world: They get no respect — but a lot of people like them. Could Chrysler's new van stop the sales slide?
What Should We Do About Grandma's Driving?
As the elderly population grows, so do the dangers they pose on the roads. Our comprehensive senior driving series explores innovative approaches to help seniors drive more safely and discusses if — and how — to take away the keys.
Top 10 Features Every Minivan Should Have
Some minivans are more practical than others. We feature 10 recent innovations (plus some bonus goodies) that you won't find everywhere.
Best Cars for Kids in Car Seats
If your family is growing, you know how hard it can be to work with kids and car seats. Make it easier for all of you by buying the right car in the first place.
Family Road Trip Must-Haves
Traveling for the holidays? We've got the be-all, end-all list of what you need to make it a pleasant journey.
Negotiating 101
Children are born negotiators. So why do we lose our taste for it by the time we reach adulthood? Find out how to reclaim your haggling instinct.
Car Lot Lingo: Talk the Talk
Feel like the car salesmen are speaking a different language? Actually, they are. Here's a list of words and phrases commonly heard on the car lot, so that you can get fluent in salesman code.
Comparison Test: 2007-2008 Compact Crossovers
If you're in the market for a "cute ute," our comparison of the Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Rogue and Toyota RAV4 is a must-read.
Vehicle Features that Keep You Organized
Whether you're a working woman, a busy mom or both, keeping organized is challenge numero uno. Today's cars feature a whole lot more to keep you on top of your game... and the clutter.
What Fees Should You Pay?
One of the trickiest parts of a car deal is the fees. We explain the different fees, and our state-by-state chart shows what to expect so you don't overpay.
Top 10 Tips for Good Auto Repair Service
Women are responsible for 65 percent of all auto repair and maintenance service. Here's what to know before you take your car in.
Tough Leasing Questions Answered
The questions don't end once you lease a car. Can you get out of your lease? Is the buyout price negotiable? These and other questions answered.
Women's Car Care Classes
Car maintenance classes for women help save money and can demystify your next trip to the shop.
Save Money With the Best Automotive Credit Cards
You save hundreds, even thousands on a new car, parts or service by using automotive-branded credit cards to earn rewards on your daily purchases.
Used Car Best Bets
Buying a used car is the best way to save money, but how do you know which ones will hold up the best? The winners of our Used Car Best Bets award are reliable, safe and available.
New or Used? Buy or Lease?
It all comes down to this question: What do the numbers say? Our advice editor takes you through the three most common car-ownership scenarios.
How to Get a Used Car Bargain
Part One of this three-part series shows you how to identify target cars and arrange financing. Part Two discusses how to locate and evaluate prospective candidates. The final article teaches you how to negotiate and close the deal successfully.
Diesel, Gas or Hybrid?
The auto industry is pushing all three technologies, but Americans aren't so sure. Where does that leave you, the consumer?
Women Take Bonneville by (Ethanol) Storm
Three female GM engineering interns tune a Cobalt SS using ethanol to set new land speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats. It's hardly your typical college internship.
Top 10 Tips for Improving Your Fuel Economy
You don't have to buy a hybrid or diesel to get better fuel economy. Follow these tips and you'll get the best possible MPG out of your car.
New Law To Prevent Kids' Backover Deaths
If you can't see properly behind your vehicle, tragedy can result, as hundreds of parents can attest. The recently passed Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act requires better rear visibility and other vehicle changes to protect children and pets.
New Porsche Performance Course for Women
With equal parts fun and safety, Porsche taps into your inner racecar driver while teaching critical handling skills. Vroom!
Should School Buses Have Seatbelts?
The answer may seem like an obvious "yes," but there's more to it. Even the federal government isn't sure.
How To Crash-Proof Your Teen Driver
The most dangerous activity most teens engage in is simply driving. Our new five-part Teen Driver Safety Series examines why thousands of teens are dying in crashes and offers a variety of practical solutions to keep them safe.
Top 10 Safety Technologies
Technology can save your skin. We look at 10 car safety technologies you should consider for your next car.
Are Small Cars as Safe as Large Cars?
When you're looking for fuel efficiency, you're probably looking to smaller cars. But are they as safe as the gas guzzlers? It depends on how you drive.
Tips and Techniques for Driving in Rain
Using wet-weather driving techniques will keep you from waiting for a tow truck in the rain. And they could save your life.
A Quick Guide to Recalls
What's the difference between a recall and other types of bulletins? What are the recalls on your car, and can you get them fixed for free? Find out here.
What real people are saying about the 2008 MINI Cooper
2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
Review: "I elected to build my Mini from scratch, and it was a really fun experience. Mini Marketing kept me in the loop with what was going on with my car and supplied me with fun little mini accessories along the way. I live in the city, and commute ~20 miles to work. On both fronts, this car is amazing... It puts a smile on my face when commuting (and not just because of the 39 mpg), and makes me want to hug it when it inevitably fits in the most ridiculously small street parking spots. The car oozes character."
Favorite Features: "Heated seats, sunroof, secret compartment, cruise control, in-wheel audio adjustment, lane change mode for turn signals, power-folding mirrors for extra-tight parking spots, and most importantly... mini-sized proportions perfect for zippy parallel parking brilliance!"
Suggested Improvements: "Console audio controls not so intuitive, wish premium gasoline wasn't a requirement."
G.M. Going Green
How GM is trying to make its entire company — not just its vehicle fleet — green.
Discover Alternatives
News and info on alternative fuels, plus lists of available and future alt fuel vehicles. From the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.
E.P.A. Green Vehicle Guide
SmartWay designations, including pollution and greenhouse gas scores for every make and model.
Review: "I elected to build my Mini from scratch, and it was a really fun experience. Mini Marketing kept me in the loop with what was going on with my car and supplied me with fun little mini accessories along the way. I live in the city, and commute ~20 miles to work. On both fronts, this car is amazing... It puts a smile on my face when commuting (and not just because of the 39 mpg), and makes me want to hug it when it inevitably fits in the most ridiculously small street parking spots. The car oozes character."
