What’s causing my car to hesitate?

Dovie Salais

Q. I bought a 2017 Hyundai Elantra in August. The car seems to lag back while driving. In other words, it tends to hesitate after braking and then giving it the gas. I had a Hyundai dealer look at it and was told the car was fine after performing a […]

Who Is the Average Car Buyer?

Dovie Salais

October’s issue includes our annual 20 Questions feature. You can find these and 17 other questions–and answers–there. Automakers use the desires of the average car buyer to justify many decisions, from the brief but glorious trend for plaid upholstery to the fact that almost every passenger vehicle sold in the […]

These car seat deals are too good to miss

Dovie Salais

Amazon Prime Day 2020: Don’t miss out on these amazing car seat deals (Photo: Jovanmandic, Getty Images/iStockphoto) — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. The most important piece of baby gear to purchase is a reliable and safe car […]

Prime Day 2020: Best car detailing deals

Dovie Salais

This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide on everything you need to know and how to make sure you get the best deal. It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Amazon shoppers and, well, anyone who likes a good deal: the multiday event called Prime Day. […]

Can You Stop a Car With Your Hand?

Dovie Salais

“When I stick my arm out a car window, I can feel the resistance of the air. Could I slow the car down this way, eventually? How many arms would I need to brake effectively?” — Jean, Lyon, France Sticking your hand out the window on the highway produces a […]

How to sell your car to a private party

Dovie Salais

AUTOTRADER © istock Selling your car privately requires a bit more effort than simply trading it in at a dealership, but it can be worth it. Unlike a trade-in, where a dealer must factor in costs of reconditioning, marketing, and reselling your vehicle, a private sale goes to the end […]

Watch a Self-Driving Race Car Crash before It Starts

Dovie Salais

© Provided by Car and Driver The first live broadcast of a Roborace event proved entertaining if you’re into schadenfreude. A self-driving race car made an abrupt turn and crashed into a wall as soon as it started during the first live broadcast of Roborace, an autonomous-vehicle race series. Four […]

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