"Hey Zac, do you have a photo of the BMW X3 cargo area that isn't the plug-in hyrid?" I asked Road Test Editor Zac Palmer. "What do you mean, that picture's of the X3 M Competition," he replied. Hmmm.

You get a flat, and under the carpet in the trunk is one of those “donut” (or “temporary”) spare tires – skinnier than the tires on your car, with a prominent warning about maximum speed on the side.

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

That spare tire in your trunk may be going the way of the typewriter and transistor radio. Automakers are selling more cars without an extra wheel to trim weight, boost gas mileage and shave a few ...

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, ...