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New York has experienced a significant level of vehicle theft in recent years, and SUVs remain attractive targets because of their popularity, parts demand, resale value, and widespread presence. The Honda CR-V led New York’s…

Silence changed how performance cars feel. An electric motor hums softly and gives the driver little to react to. Engineers saw the problem early. They decided to add sound through speakers. Some people call it…

Every car has a price on the window. Then there is the price after you tick the boxes. For some buyers, the option list costs more than a family hatchback. This article looks at seven…

Motor vehicle crashes remain a major public safety concern across the United States, affecting drivers, passengers, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and cyclists. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2024 crash data provides a detailed picture of traffic…

Most drivers think of tires as simple rubber parts that connect a vehicle to the road, yet their design, maintenance, and condition have a major effect on safety, fuel use, comfort, and handling. Many common…

A car battery can last for years when it receives proper care, yet everyday driving habits can gradually reduce its service life. Short trips, electrical loads, poor maintenance, extreme temperatures, and leaving accessories running can…

Federal regulators are examining engine-failure complaints involving 13 vehicles from General Motors and Honda, covering millions of vehicles across two separate investigations. The cases involve engines that can lose power or suffer internal damage, raising…

Small SUVs have become popular for a simple reason. They offer a useful balance of passenger space, easy driving, and cargo flexibility without the bulk of a full-size SUV. However, cargo capacity can vary significantly…

Stopping from 70 mph sounds simple until the numbers get serious. The best-performing cars in Car and Driver’s all-time braking tests can shed speed with astonishing force, with the top 14 needing only 127 to…

Remote start has shifted from a simple key-fob convenience to a connected-car feature that relies on smartphone apps, cellular networks, and recurring fees. Two vehicles can both advertise remote start while offering very different ownership…

Driver assistance technology has changed how modern cars handle highway travel, traffic jams, lane keeping, and emergency situations. These systems can reduce driver workload, but they do not replace an attentive person behind the wheel.…

Fuel economy usually rewards restraint, but some 2027 vehicles take a very different approach. The models at the bottom of the EPA combined-MPG list are built around huge engines, high output, luxury appointments, or a…

Some speeding tickets cost more than the cars involved, while a handful have reached six or even seven figures. The biggest examples generally come from countries where traffic penalties can be linked to a driver’s…

The global chip shortage turned the U.S. used-car market upside down. As automakers struggled to build enough new vehicles, buyers increasingly turned to used inventory, pushing prices far beyond normal depreciation patterns. In some cases,…

For most drivers, a license plate is a practical piece of metal attached to a vehicle. In a handful of markets, however, certain combinations of letters and numbers have become valuable collectibles worth millions of…

Vehicle theft is not determined only by how valuable a vehicle is or how popular it becomes. The security hardware fitted at the factory can make a major difference. An electronic immobilizer is designed to…

Modern vehicles have become remarkably clever at using space that would otherwise go to waste. Beneath cargo floors, behind seat cushions, and inside adjustable load panels, manufacturers have created small compartments that can make daily…

Cars are filled with features that make driving safer, easier, and more comfortable. Many familiar systems have long histories shaped by women inventors and engineers whose contributions are often overlooked. From windshield wipers and turn…

Before seatbelts became a required safety feature, cars already included several technologies designed to protect drivers and passengers. Automakers experimented with padded dashboards, safety glass, collapsible steering columns, stronger passenger compartments, door locks, hydraulic brakes,…

Few things in car culture stir people like a great engine note. It can raise the hair on your neck before the car even rounds the corner. Sound is not a spec you can measure…

Automatic emergency braking is now standard on almost every new car. Not every system works well, though. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests these systems with its tougher vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention 2.0 protocol.…

Charging speed is the new horsepower. Buyers no longer ask only how far an EV goes. They ask how quickly it gets going again. A fast stop changes road trips completely. The April 2026 results from…