One of the defining characteristics of the later C3 Corvettes is the molded bumper cover. In fact, the move away from traditional chrome in favor of molded urethane proved to be a major change, one ...

Chrome bumpers made a quick exit from the automotive scene in the late '80s. In their place are elaborate, but flimsy, plastic covers hiding stamped-steel impact beams with a wide swath of Styrofoam ...

It's tough to keep your hot rod clean and dent free. Even if you park and hike half a mile to the mall, you're still bound to get tagged once in a while. Repairing sheetmetal dings is familiar ground ...

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DETROITDETROIT — None of the six most-popular midsize sedans earned a top rating in bumper safety in the latest crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Mazda 6 was the ...

Harry Whittelsey shifted into reverse and slowly backed up to a gas pump in Huntington when, feeling a small jolt, he realized his bumper hit a stanchion. Four estimates later, the superficial-looking ...

The automotive past is often recalled fondly. A fender bender was a nuisance, certainly, but the required repair was relatively predictable. The fix generally involved a new bumper cover, some paint ...

This is just one man’s opinion, but bumper stickers are a scourge of society. At best, they display dumb jokes, silly messages, and corporate logos all over your car. And at worst, they annoy ...

DETROIT -- None of the six most-popular midsize sedans earned a top rating in bumper safety in the latest crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Mazda 6 was the only ...