When this warning lights up on your dashboard, it is concerning—but believe it or not, it’s not necessarily dire. Yes, this universal sign is definitely supposed to get your attention, but the reason ...

The low coolant level warning light is an essential indicator on most modern vehicles' dashboards. It is an early warning system to alert drivers when the coolant level in the engine's cooling system ...

Automotive technology has advanced light years since Carl Benz built the world's first automobile in the late 1800s and Henry Ford made cars accessible to the average American after the turn of the ...

Nearly a third of U.S. drivers are unsure they can identify warning lights on their car dashboards, and about a fourth of them would keep driving after a light came on in hopes the problem would go ...

As manufacturers equip cars with lots of features and technologies, even dashboard lights can become confusing to navigate. Plus, different car makers can put their own spin on these indicators, ...

While BMW has generally been considered a reliable brand in its 100-year history, some stats sing a different tune. Certain models tend to have high repair costs and need attention more frequently ...

SEPTA was ordered to take immediate and sweeping steps to reduce the risk of fire on some of its Regional Rail trains. The Federal Railroad Administration outlined five fires aboard the Silverliner IV ...

Every car has its own language of light-up hieroglyphics on the dashboard. They’re your car’s way of asking for help. But those lights are not always easy to interpret. What it means: Typically red, ...

Joe is a classically trained journalist who’s been writing about the auto industry and car culture for 40 years, steering the editorial direction of prominent Canadian magazines such as World of ...