Sometimes, car problems are obvious, like leaks, unusual noises, overheating, and bluish exhaust smoke, which can indicate that your car is burning oil excessively. Other symptoms are less clear in ...

Sir, The Big Read article “Green driving’s dirty secret” (November 9) highlights an important issue in which most consumers continue to be left in the dark: namely the impact on the environment of the ...

Dear Tom, Smoke is coming out of the tailpipe of my 2002 Chrysler Sebring with 90,000 miles. Is this a big problem? I have to put a quart of oil a week in the engine. What should I do? Sally from The ...

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday said it was sending the Republican-controlled Congress landmark California vehicle emissions ...

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During normal operation, the emissions from a car's tailpipe should be invisible. But what if they're not? Should you be worried if you notice what looks like smoke? What should you do? The answers to ...

The Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly preparing to announce significant limits on tailpipe emissions this week. The new limits would require as much as 67% of new vehicles sold in the U.S.

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. Carbon ...