We'll start with a dash light that isn't technically a warning light. The fog light symbol looks a lot like the one used for ...

Getting into an accident because of an issue with your car is a real possibility. But modern vehicle systems have some countermeasures for losing control. ESC and TSC are great ways to warn drivers of ...

Mazda is recalling 12,244 Miata models due to an issue where certain warning lights don't display. The recall involves 2024–2025 models, whose traction- and stability-control systems might not ...

The Mazda MX-5 is no stranger to any of us here at Road & Track, but it isn't actually all that popular in the U.S. Year-end sales figures from 2024 show that Mazda sold a grand total of 8103 units ...

A check engine light accompanied by a traction control light likely indicates a failed wheel speed sensor. Spark plug replacement costs can vary, but it's advisable to inquire about pricing beforehand ...

I have a 2011 Subaru Outback. The "icy road" sensor misreads the road all the time and cuts the power, making the car stutter. It happens most when I turn a corner and slowly accelerate out of the ...

When a tire slides relative to the road surface, whether skidding or spinning, bad things can happen—like accidents and riveting dash-cam videos. The engineering community first tackled the skidding ...

In the world of cars, progress never stops. Between the yearly releases of new models, the growing electric vehicle market, and ever-advancing technology and car safety systems, it can be hard to keep ...

Like many things, cars are not perfect. It is fair to assume something is eventually going to break or stop working no matter what sort of car you buy, and no matter how reliable it is rumored to be.