This week, the Car Doctor shares advice about hobby cars, dealing with curb rash, finding replacement parts and more.

Ford isn’t the only automaker that is hard at work revamping its dealerships into experiential gathering places. Subaru of America announced the first full redesign of its retailer network, a bold, new immersive redesign of its facilities intended to transform the dealership experience.

Dodge has brought back the first of its gas-fired Chargers, the turbo 6-cylinder with a retro look, modern electronics, and a hatchback.

Older drivers tend to like minivans, SUVs and crossovers because they’re a little taller and require less bending to get into. Another plus of those vehicles is that they can provide better visibility of the road. That said, blind spots are inevitable. Fortunately, today’s cars have a variety of safety features that can assist with these issues.

You can have tinted windows in Ohio, but there are restrictions depending on which windows you want to tint. According to the Ohio Administrative Code, any tint or sun screening material applied to the windshields of a car has to let 70%, plus or minus 3%, of light through and cannot be red or yellow.

Scratches, dents, paint chips, and faded finishes all contribute to the silent story your car tells. A spotless exterior suggests pride and responsibility. A car that hasn’t seen soap in months suggests the opposite. People notice because a vehicle’s condition reflects how you treat the things you own, and, indirectly, how you present yourself.

Ms. Bakare, 44, has worked inside battery recycling factories for years, cleaning toilets and sinks. Her test showed she had a lead level of 31.1 micrograms per deciliter, which is associated with complications including miscarriages and preterm birth.

For his 30th birthday, Karl-Anthony Towns received a touching gift from Jordyn Woods — the same Isuzu Trooper his late mother once drove.

When it’s time to buy a vehicle, don’t focus on one car. “The more specific you are about the car you want, you’re limiting yourself,” said Scott Lambert, president of the Minnesota Automobile Dealer Association.

Anyone with a car knows auto insurance is increasingly expensive. Since February 2020, premiums have increased at twice the rate of overall inflation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As a result, many car owners are shopping for better rates.

Winter driving brings enough surprises, and your car insurance shouldn’t be one of them. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa shares the simple checks that could save you real money.

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday unveiled an advanced female crash test dummy — the THOR-05F — on Thursday.