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Continuously variable transmissions promised smoother power delivery and better fuel economy than traditional automatics. For more than a decade, automakers leaned hard into CVTs across compact and midsize SUV lineups. Some CVTs have logged over…

Illinois has seen vehicle theft fall from its recent peak, but the problem remains unusually large. The National Insurance Crime Bureau reported 28,327 vehicle thefts in Illinois during 2025, the third-highest state total in the…

America has produced thousands of engines over the last century. Most disappeared within a decade or two. A handful proved so tough, so simple, and so adaptable that manufacturers never found a reason to kill…

Consumer Reports’ annual Auto Reliability Survey offers one of the most useful ways to identify vehicles that are giving owners more trouble than their competitors. The latest survey collected information on about 380,000 vehicles covering…

Ford is preparing to rebuild the affordable end of its U.S. lineup with a small SUV expected to arrive in 2029 at a starting price of roughly $25,000. The still-unnamed crossover was previewed to dealers…

Ford Motor Co. is reportedly considering one of the most significant changes in the Mustang’s more than 60-year history with the possible introduction of a four-door model. Sources familiar with a recent dealer presentation say…

California does not publish a simple blacklist of models that private owners can never possess. The real prohibition applies when a new or near-new vehicle is not certified for California emissions requirements or was built…

Ohio does not require every privately owned passenger car to pass a statewide annual safety inspection. However, Ohio law allows State Highway Patrol officers to order inspections of vehicles suspected of being unsafe, and political…

Winter is coming, and if you drive an electric car, you have probably heard the warnings. Cold weather drains batteries, shortens trips, and turns a confident daily commute into a nail-biting guessing game. But how…

Here’s a fact that surprises even die-hard Porsche owners: the world’s most famous sports car almost carried a completely different name. Before it became the legendary 911, this German icon was known internally as the…

Modern engines have changed what the word “repair” means. A traditional engine shop could bore cylinders, machine a crankshaft, fit new bearings, and return an engine to service. With some newer powertrains, manufacturers instead direct…

Arizona does not publish a model blacklist that permanently bans particular cars from receiving license plates. The problem usually begins before the vehicle reaches the state counter. Federal import law requires recent foreign market vehicles…

A reliability record becomes much more valuable when it stretches across several model years instead of relying on one unusually good year. Consumer Reports bases its reliability ratings on owner-reported problems across areas such as…

Vehicle theft has fallen sharply across the United States, but the risk has not disappeared. NICB recorded 659,880 vehicle thefts in 2025, a 23.2% decline from 2024, yet that still meant roughly one vehicle was…

A damaged body panel can look like a relatively minor problem until the repair estimate arrives. Since 2024, U.S. collision repair costs have continued to move higher, with parts becoming an important contributor to the…

Buying a connected used car requires more than checking the engine, tires, and accident history. Modern vehicles can retain smartphone profiles, manufacturer accounts, location information, subscription details, and remote-access permissions long after the previous owner…

Car loans have stretched longer than ever. Eighty-four-month terms are now common, especially for buyers chasing lower monthly payments. That’s seven years of payments. Many vehicles simply aren’t built to survive that long without major…

Here’s a number that should make anyone with a car payment sit up straight. Last year, 1.73 million vehicles got hauled away by lenders across the United States, the highest total since the depths of…

Factory options can transform an already expensive car into something far more exclusive, personalized, and costly. Luxury and performance manufacturers have offered extraordinary upgrades ranging from precious-metal accessories and hand-crafted interiors to exotic carbon-fiber finishes,…

A car reaching its tenth birthday is a major maintenance milestone. Even a well-cared-for vehicle can begin showing age-related wear as rubber components harden, fluids degrade, seals weaken, and electrical parts become less dependable. Some…