Buyers of new cars like the Tesla Model Y are speaking out about a missing essential that could leave them stranded.

Nobody wants to wind up with a flat tire because replacing it could prove somewhat annoying and frustrating. Plus, finding and removing the spare tire can sometimes be a challenge, as in the case of ...

A few days ago, Ford showed the silhouette of the 2020 Ford Bronco, and the crowd went wild, in part, because of what looks like a rear-mounted spare. It's exciting news in an era when most automakers ...

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Q. I was stunned to discover that my new car doesn’t have a spare tire. Was I ripped off? A. Not really. As automakers strive to cut production costs and reduce vehicle weight to aid fuel economy, ...

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Automakers are dropping spare tires to reduce cost, save weight, and increase space. Emergency inflator kits often can’t fix major tire damage like blowouts or sidewall gashes. Some drivers carry ...

If you’re lucky, you’ll never have to use a spare tire. Some people might go years without needing to use it, or even avoid removing it from the spare tire well or from under the vehicle during the ...