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The year 2015 is nearly behind us-- the year that Doc Brown and Marty McFly visited in Back to the Future Part II. They had flying cars in that version of 2015.

So, when are we going to see the real thing?

At the rate technology was developing in the first half of the 20th century, it seemed like a sure-thing that personal flying vehicles would be available by the second half.

However, just because something is projected, doesn't mean it's going to happen.

One of the biggest problems is power. To get a car to hover in…

Eric the Car Guy has been using his skills as a mechanic to provide car repair advice to YouTube for over half a decade. So, what does a professional mechanic say you should be doing to protect your car, and yourself, this winter?

1. Have the right tires. Your tires are what gives you traction, so it is vital to make sure you have at least 2/32 inch tread depth. Having all-season tires, snow tires, or studded tires will improve your traction as well.

2. Get your repairs and maintenance done before snow starts falling. Especially if you are…

When you're driving 5,000lbs of truck with a large, torquey engine, fuel efficiency isn't the first quality that comes to mind.

However, when you're not hauling a heavy load, you may want to get the most miles out of every gallon. How do you do that?

Rumor has it, you can improve aerodynamics by lowing your tailgate (when the bed is empty, of course). This claim is put to the test on a Ford F-150 in a wind tunnel.

Though putting the tailgate down makes intuitive sense, aerodynamics is a tricky branch of physics. In fact…

It's the worst case scenario: you're on a steep hill when your brakes suddenly give out. You're picking up speed. What do you do?

The first thing you should do, before you've build up speed, is shift down into a lower gear. This will let the engine slow the car for you. Then, utilize your parking brake, lightly pulling on it to gradually decrease speed. Do not pull up on it sharply like you're trying to do a bootlegger's turn, because you will skid, like you're doing a bootlegger's turn.

Be sure…

When it comes to Jeep brand vehicles, do they not make them like they used to, or is newer better?

The Fast Lane Car aims to find out, testing a 20-year old Wrangler against its brand new counterpart.

One reviewer predicts, right off the bat, that the newer model will fare better.

Why?

It's got newer coil springs, while the old is still using leaf springs. It has a disconnecting front sway bar, and a computer able to provide automatic traction control, and optimization for various terrains.

He was right about the 2015 Wrangler's superior performance, but he…

The Mythbusters received a myth that it is actually faster to stay in one lane than to switch lanes and try to pass in heavy traffic.

This should be an easy one to figure out.

The answer they came up with is simple, yet complicated.

In traveling from San Francisco to San Jose, the car that was allowed to change lanes always arrived faster than the car that stuck to one lane.

However.

The lane-sticking cars were only a few minutes behind. The fastest time, for the lane-switching car, was 1 hour and 16 minutes, while the slowest lane-sticking car…

Oil is the life's blood of your engine... but are you sure you've got enough of it in there?

Usually, waiting until your routine service appointment isn't too dangerous, but if your oil was too low, it can cause serious engine damage. That's the heart of your car, you know.

Checking your oil in between maintenance visits is easy, and takes less than two minutes to explain.

First, make sure your engine has been off for at least 10 minutes. When it's cool, open the hood, and find your dipstick. On most Ford vehicles, it…

Tires may be the single most important part of your car. Sure, brakes are important, and the engine is important, but you'd be going nowhere fast without tires. So how do you keep them functionally optimally for longer?

Chevrolet expert Mark explains.

Need help with maintenance? Visit LCM Used Car Center's service center for more expert advice, and to keep your car performing in peak condition.

You can't open the door to a sinking car. When a car hits the water, the electricity will short out so you'd better have a manual window crank. You can shatter the window using keys. Aquatic car crashes are terrifying. Anyone who has ever driven over a bridge has probably thought about it, at least once. So it's no wonder there are so many myths and legends surrounding it. Does any of that advice work? Thankfully, the Mythbusters took an extensive look at the best ways to get out of a sinking

We know that there's an endless list of options to pick and choose between when it comes to pre-owned models. You can search forever, but eventually you have to decide on a used model that suits your needs.

Thankfully, Consumer Reports has taken the pain out of your vehicle search by listing its "Best Used Cars" for 2015! As shown in the clip above, Consumer Reports names the Honda CR-V, Mazda3, Toyota Highlander and…