10 Classic Cars That Doubled in Value in Five Years

Black Ferrari 599 SA Aperta showcasing its open-top design and luxurious tan interior

The classic-car market has changed dramatically since 2021. Some cars have barely moved in value, while others have climbed into entirely different price brackets as collectors have placed greater importance on rarity, originality, naturally aspirated…

9 Cars Whose Driver-Assist Systems Received a Poor Rating in the U.S.

A black Sierra Denali is standing on a rough patch of road near a water body

Driver-assistance technology has become common in modern American cars, but its presence does not automatically mean a system offers strong protection against driver distraction or misuse. In 2024, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested…

9 Vehicles Rated Poor in Vehicle-to-Vehicle Front Crash Prevention

A Chevy Tahoe is cruising on a highway on a rainy day

Vehicle safety technology has changed significantly in recent years, with automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning becoming common across the US vehicle market. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS, introduced a tougher…

11 Cars to Re-Check If You Bought Before the 2024 EV Tax Credit Criteria Change

A Cadillac Lyriq is standing on a farmland

Buying an electric vehicle before a tax credit rule change can leave you wondering whether your purchase still qualifies. In 2024, federal EV tax credit requirements changed significantly, particularly for battery sourcing, vehicle assembly, and…

10 Cars Where the Front Seats Got Airbags but the Back Seats Didn’t

A Nissan Altima sis standing in a closed space, an under parking

Modern cars are packed with airbags, but that does not mean every seating position receives the same protection. Front occupants have benefited from decades of development in frontal airbags, side airbags, knee airbags, crash tensioners,…

Mercedes-Benz Warns Two German Plants Could Close as Cost Pressures Mount

Mercedes-Benz facility entrance featuring the iconic three-pointed star logo and modern architecture

Mercedes-Benz has issued one of its strongest warnings yet about the future of its German manufacturing footprint, telling employees that two plants could eventually be closed if the automaker cannot reduce production costs. The warning…

Rivian Says R3 Will Be Priced Below the R2 as It Targets a Wider U.S. Market

Rivian R3 electric SUV parked outdoors against a rugged mountain landscape

Rivian is preparing to move deeper into the mainstream electric-vehicle market, with CEO RJ Scaringe confirming that the upcoming R3 crossover will be priced materially below the company’s R2. The company is also planning another…

Li Auto Turns to Sunwoda and CALB for Production of Its Self-Developed Batteries

Li Auto L8 SUV parked against a dramatic mountain landscape

Li Auto is making a significant change to the way it develops and sources batteries, moving toward a model in which the automaker controls battery technology while outside manufacturers handle large-scale cell production. The Chinese…

Mercedes-Benz to Bring Wayve AI Driver Technology to Production Cars

Wayve autonomous-driving vehicles equipped with roof-mounted sensor systems inside a facility

Mercedes-Benz is moving deeper into AI-powered driving assistance through a new production agreement with British autonomous-driving company Wayve. The two companies have signed a definitive agreement to integrate Wayve’s AI Driver into future Mercedes-Benz vehicles,…

7 Toyota GR Supra Years You Should Know Before Buying Used

2026 Toyota GR Supra showcased with its aggressive styling and performance-focused design

The fifth-generation Toyota GR Supra returned to the U.S. market for 2020 after a long absence, bringing a turbocharged six-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive, and a chassis developed jointly with BMW. Since then, Toyota has continuously…

12 Pickups With the Lowest Five-Year Cost to Own

2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz combining pickup utility with crossover practicality

Pickup ownership can cost far more than the price shown on the window sticker. Fuel, insurance, maintenance, repairs, financing, registration fees, and depreciation can substantially change what a truck actually costs over five years. Kelley…

10 EVs That Make No Sense If You Rent An Apartment

Chevrolet Equinox EV showcasing modern electric styling with practical crossover versatility

Owning an EV without a private driveway or garage changes the charging equation completely. Apartment renters may have to depend on public DC fast chargers, workplace stations, grocery-store chargers, or a building’s shared Level 2…