Replacing a vehicle’s headlight can cost far more than many drivers expect. A basic bulb may require only a modest repair, while a complete LED headlight assembly can cost thousands of dollars. The difference comes…
36% of Washington DC Households Own No Car, Compared With Under 5% in Idaho and Utah
Car ownership varies sharply across the United States, reflecting differences in housing, transportation, population density, and daily travel needs. Washington, DC, stands apart from many states because a substantial share of households can live without…
39% of US Drivers Call a Missing CarPlay a Deal-Breaker and 37% Now Avoid GM Over It
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have become important parts of the in-car experience for many American drivers, and a new survey suggests that removing them could influence where consumers shop for their next vehicle. A…
US Drivers Paid $345.9 Billion in Car Insurance Premiums Last Year, Up 12.8%
U.S. private passenger auto insurance net premiums written reached $345.9 billion in 2024, marking another year of double-digit growth for one of the largest segments of the American property and casualty insurance market. According to…
The Poorest Fifth of US Households Spend 30.6% of Income Getting Around, the Richest 9.6%
Transportation remains one of the largest financial obligations for American households, but the burden varies dramatically depending on income. New data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) show that the…
Leapmotor Sets Record With 105,656 September EV Deliveries as Global Expansion Grows
Leapmotor delivered a record 105,656 vehicles worldwide in September 2026, extending a rapid growth streak that has pushed the Chinese new-energy vehicle manufacturer into a much larger global position. The company said September deliveries increased…
Toyota Opens New Battery Center as Hybrid and EV Development Accelerates
Toyota has opened a new battery development center in Michigan as the automaker expands its work across hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen fuel-cell, and battery-electric vehicles. The Toyota Battery Center of North America, located at the…
U.S. New-Car Loans Hit Record $44,664 as Monthly Payments Reach $787
Buying a new vehicle in the United States is becoming an increasingly expensive financing exercise, with borrowers setting records for the amount they finance, the length of their loans, and the size of their monthly…
UK Considers Tariffs on Chinese Cars as Pressure From EU Grows
The United Kingdom is reviewing whether to introduce tariffs on Chinese-built cars as it seeks closer alignment with the European Union’s industrial policy, creating a potentially important shift in the country’s approach to Chinese automotive…
Honda Reworks India Strategy With Tata Technologies to Cut Vehicle Costs
Honda is making a significant change to the way it develops vehicles for India, partnering with Tata Technologies in an effort to lower development costs and bring new models to market much faster. According to…
What a Deer Strike Actually Costs to Repair, Explained
A deer strike can look like a relatively simple accident. The animal hits the front of the vehicle, the bumper breaks, the grille gets pushed in, and the damage may appear to be mostly cosmetic.…
9 Car Engines That Still Use a Belt, Not a Chain
Timing chains dominate modern engine design, but the timing belt is far from extinct. Thousands of vehicles on American roads still use belt-driven engines, particularly older SUVs, trucks, performance cars, and several Honda models. The…
20 New Cars Selling Furthest Above Sticker, By Percentage Over MSRP
Paying MSRP is no longer guaranteed when demand is strong and dealer inventory is limited. iSeeCars found that the vehicles with the largest transaction premiums were concentrated heavily among luxury and performance models, with some…
5 Electric Cars With the Biggest Range Shortfall, By Tested Miles
EPA range figures give EV shoppers a useful benchmark, but highway testing can produce a different result. Consumer Reports tests electric vehicles at a steady 70 mph until they can no longer continue, providing a…
15 EVs and What a New Battery Pack Costs, By Quoted Price Range
Battery replacement is one of the largest potential expenses an electric vehicle owner may face, but the price varies dramatically between models. The 2026 Jouleio pricing data shows quoted replacement ranges starting at $4,000 for…
10 Cars With the Costliest Five-Year Ownership Bill, By Total Cost
A sticker price tells only part of the story. The real bill arrives slowly over five years. Depreciation, fuel, insurance, repairs, taxes, and financing all add up. Researchers who studied five-year ownership costs found ten…
13 Cars Ranked by How Fast They Reach 150 and Stop, By Seconds
Reaching 150 mph is already an extraordinary performance test, but getting back to zero makes the challenge far more demanding. Car and Driver’s 2026 0-to-150-to-0-mph test measured exactly that, sending 13 vehicles down a 2.2-mile…
9 Cars Making 590 Horsepower or More for Under $141,000, By Output
Horsepower has become remarkably accessible in the U.S. market, with several 2026 cars delivering output figures that once belonged almost exclusively to exotic machinery. The supplied Jalopnik data identifies nine cars producing at least 590…
30 New Cars Selling for Thousands Below Sticker, By Dollars and Percent Off
New-car shoppers in the U.S. market had an unusual advantage in September 2026, with many models selling for thousands of dollars below their sticker prices. TrueCar transaction data shows just how aggressive those discounts had…
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Car Collection – Ranked
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s automotive history is far more unusual than a typical celebrity garage. His vehicles range from a record-setting Bugatti and a one-off electric Mercedes G-Class to military-inspired Hummers, rare Bentleys, an Excalibur, and a…
5 SUVs With Low Injury Claim Rates and 5 With High
Shopping for an SUV involves more than horsepower and cargo space. Insurance data tells its own story, revealing which models tend to protect occupants better and which ones rack up more injury claims. The Highway…
15 Family SUVs That Passed Every 2026 Crash Test, By IIHS Rating
Choosing a family SUV is really a safety decision. Parents want proof, not slogans. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety supplies that proof through independent crash testing. Its Top Safety Pick+ award is the highest…
12 Brands With the Shortest New Car Warranty, By Years and Miles
Buying a new car usually comes with the expectation that major repairs will be covered for several years. Yet warranty terms vary widely among US automakers. Some brands provide five years or more of basic…
High Gas Prices Push U.S. Car Buyers Toward Hybrids as Automakers Adjust
Higher gasoline prices are changing the way Americans shop for new vehicles, with hybrid models gaining momentum as drivers look for lower fuel costs without committing to a fully electric vehicle. The shift is arriving…
11 Vehicles With Weak Pedestrian Braking, By IIHS Rating
Pedestrian deaths in the United States have climbed for over a decade. SUVs and pickups are linked to worse outcomes when they strike a person. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety now treats pedestrian braking…
8 Supercars That Roughly Doubled in Value
Some supercars become valuable because they are rare, while others gain serious collector interest after enthusiasts recognize their design, engineering, or place in automotive history. In the United States, several exotic cars have experienced major…
UK Auto Industry Faces Growing Trade Clash Between Chinese Cars and EU Rules
Britain’s automotive industry is facing a difficult trade-off as Chinese vehicle manufacturers expand rapidly in the UK while the European Union considers policies designed to favor vehicles and components produced within the bloc. The issue…
10 Cars Whose Drivers Collect the Most Speeding Tickets, By Share With a Ticket
Speeding tickets are often associated with powerful sports cars, but insurance data shows a more complicated picture. Some performance-oriented models do appear near the top, yet several ordinary compact cars and sedans also rank surprisingly…
8 Popular Cars Ranked by Brake Pad Replacement Cost
Brake pads are among the most important wear items on any car, and their replacement cost can vary considerably across popular models in the United States. A compact sedan may need a relatively affordable brake…
How Much Gas Tax You Pay on One Fill-Up
Every time you fill your vehicle’s gas tank in the United States, part of what you pay goes toward fuel taxes. The exact amount depends on how much gasoline you purchase and the federal and…