Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...

The 1973 oil crisis cannot be understated in how it affected how car companies wanted to develop their engines. With fuel prices skyrocketing, the mid-to-late 1970s was filled with automakers ...

Looking for the best semi-automatic washing machines that balance efficiency and budget? Our top 8 models offer reliable performance and affordable prices, making them ideal for cost-conscious ...

Perfect mix between luxury and usability with great performance. Mine has almost 250,000 miles and I still trust it to drive several hours. Middle seats are easy to remove and back folds into the ...

The release of Ford v. Ferrari, which tells the story of Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles and Ford's quest for Le Mans glory has us going through the archives. From the October 1966 issue of R&T, please ...

good van for my needs. low miles. i can load up all my grand kids. witch i do all the time. ive owned several vans. This car is suitable for families. Good condition. Clean title. If you want to test ...

If the new Ford Freestar/Mercury Monterey minivans demonstrate anything, it's that a new name is a lot cheaper than new sheetmetal. The Freestar and Monterey monikers attach to one of the most ...

DATE IN FLEET: Oct. 3-17 AS-TESTED PRICE: $33,715 POWERTRAIN: 4.2-liter V6; fwd, four-speed automatic OUTPUT: 201 hp @ 4250 rpm, 263 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm CURB WEIGHT: 4406 pounds FLOYD: There’s a lot new ...

IT’S NOT THE STUFF OF RACING pulses—or racing anything, for that matter—but 2004 is the Year of the Minivan. Nissan and Toyota fired the first shots, and Ford now gets in on the act with its 2004 ...

Ford announced major upgrades in safety innovation, interior design, flexible fold-flat seating, steering, ride, and performance to its 2004 Ford Freestar at the Chicago Auto Show. The vehicle also ...