When it comes to keeping a vehicle cool during the scorching Arizona summer, color choice can indeed make a difference. White and light-colored cars tend to be a touch cooler than darker-colored ones.

As temperatures rise in metro Phoenix, little fixes to make life cooler become all the more important, whether that's closing window blinds, using sun protectors in cars or lingering in ...

Weather Ask the Meteorologist: How different colors react differently in direct sunlight WRAL meteorologist Chris Michaels explains why darker colors absorb heat more, whereas lighter colors reflect ...