Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Not long ago, virtually every single new car was sold with a spare tire, a jack and a small tool kit to allow owners to swap out a flat tire for the spare on the side of the road. That has changed ...

CR explains why tire sealant kits are becoming more common and shares tips on how to prepare for a flat tire Spare tires are becoming scarce in new cars as automakers seek to reduce weight and costs.