Since 2007, cars in the U.S. have been required to be fitted with TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). This way, owners are well-informed about the status of their tire pressure while they're out ...

A TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor is a device that is installed in a vehicle's tires to monitor the air pressure and temperature of the tires. The primary function of the TPMS sensor is ...

Depending on how long you’ve been driving, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are either convenient or annoying. Don’t get us wrong – TPMS is a great idea on paper. Imagine being told your tire ...

Modern cars can do a lot of impressive stuff. The onboard diagnostic (OBD) system can tell us when there's a vehicle malfunction by activating the check engine light, while advanced car safety ...

I also had a similar problem with my '13 Chevrolet Impala. But when its lamp came on, adjusting the air pressures and taking the car for a short drive has corrected the problem. Not so with the ...

A new GM patent outlines a way to track tire wear visually, potentially warning drivers before tread depth becomes a problem. GM patented a camera-based system to monitor tire wear, not just pressure.