Tire chains can be a driver's best friend when it comes to handling snowy and icy conditions, but decades ago, General Motors offered something quite novel—even if we don't know if it actually worked ...

We are in the middle of a bitter cold winter, and as automotive enthusiasts we share a largely universal hatred of snow and ice, right? I've personally inflicted damage to bumpers, differentials, and ...

For those living in colder climes, winter presents its share of driving challenges. Once upon a time, General Motors took a novel approach to improving winter traction with the Liquid Tire Chain ...

Modern automotive technologies that make driving safer in winter have come a long way. Technologies like anti-lock brakes and traction control have been ubiquitous for a while now, all-wheel drive is ...

Spraying hot liquid to clear a frosted windshield worked really well—until it didn’t. Turns out the tiny wiper-solvent heater under the hood posed a fire risk. A 2010 recall of all 18 GM models that ...

General Motors’ ingenious innovations over the decades are legion. But not every production-­car first was as good as the electric starter motor or a mass-­produced plug-in hybrid. Here are some ...