While the snow can be fun to play in, driving in ice and snow presents a host of challenges—not the least of which is just getting your car out of the damn driveway. How do you get—and keep—keep your driveway clear? Our Top Picks best ice melt for pets Polar Melt Kind Melt...
To keep things short, let’s start with our least popular model, the number 10 and work our way down from there. Here are the top 10 best traction cleats for snow and ice in 2024. Table of Contents 10. STABILicers Walk Traction Ice Cleat and Tread for Snow & Ice Sale STABILicers Wa...
If snow is a certainty, picking the right vehicle for winter driving is critical. You need something that's well-suited for handling wet, icy and snowy conditions. This often means all-wheel drive (or four-wheel drive) and a little extra ground clearance. Some of the best options also of...
Katherine Keeler is Associate Testing Editor at Hearst Autos. By day she evaluates tools for your enjoyment; by night, she Frankensteins her ever-changing fleet of rustbucket oddities back to repair. Her dream is to open a roadside attraction where the public can view, drive, and learn repair...
When winter hits, there’s always that first major snowstorm that throws everyone for a loop. People run to the grocery store, pick-up the essentials, prepare their snow plows, and prep their shovels and snowblowers. When scrapping during the slower winter months, it’s essential to keep ...
How We Tested Snow Brushes and Ice Scrapers We waited for a good ol' fashioned Michigan winter storm to roll through, and when one finally did, it was a monster. We were hit with large amounts of snow followed by frigid (double-digit negative!) temperatures creating a thick sheet of ic...
When the winter winds start to howl and snow blankets the roads, the age-old question resurfaces: What drivetrain is best for snow? Whether you’re navigating city streets or tackling backcountry trails, a vehicle’s wheel drive can significantly impact your winter driving experience. In ...
Quality tires are an important and significant investment for every vehicle owner who cares about safey and performance. The type of tire you chose has a direct correlation to how safe you are behind the wheel. The dedicated tire experts here at Car Talk are serious about our top tire recomme...
Quattro all-wheel driveis one of Audi’s claims to fame. It helped the company dominate the rallying scene during the 1980s, and it allows thousands of motorists to drive through awful weather each year. Going electric wasn’t an excuse for Audi to ditch Quattro; it perfected it. Two el...
Firstly, you can get fined for doing that. Secondly, in case you drive them, no insurance applies for your rental, even if you paid for the platinum one. Of course, with some roads, this makes sense, like the ones I mentioned above, as they may be often dangerous. However,rental comp...