Personal Finance Advice and Commentary

You might think that knowing when to turn on our car headlights requires only common sense, but U.S. laws actually vary widely.

There are more car leases available than in the past, but car leasing is more expensive on the whole, according to research by SwapALease.com.

More than one-third of Americans getting tax refunds will spend their refunds on car repairs, maintenance or buying a new car.

About 3.4 million cars are being recalled for a problem with the front passenger air bag.

Car repair costs are on the rise, with cost increases 10 percent over the last year, according to a new study by CarMD.com.

Using your car as collateral for a loan is a slippery slope for many consumers leading to increased debt.

Americans are expected to save an average of $8,000 annually in gas costs by 2025, says the EPA.

The federal agency that protects consumers against unfair car loans has issued a warning.

The Honda Civic, Lincoln MKZ, Mazda 6, Subaru Forester and Volvo XC90 all received top scores in crash-test ratings.

Several auto lenders are being investigated for discriminating practices against consumers who obtained auto loans.