Car insurance costs are beginning to rise again after a period when drivers benefited from falling premiums. The shift is putting fresh pressure on household budgets as insurers respond to higher repair bills, expensive vehicle…
10 Cars With the Lowest Financing Rates Now
Financing rates can change the real cost of a new vehicle by thousands of dollars, making a promotional APR worth examining before negotiating the purchase price. In September 2026, several automakers are offering unusually low…
10 SUVs Known for Keeping Family Life Moving
Reliability matters more when an SUV is carrying children, commuting every day, handling road trips, and facing years of changing weather. For American families, a dependable vehicle can mean fewer unexpected repairs, less time in…
Families With a Teen Driver Now Pay Triple the Average Premium
Adding a teenage driver to a family auto insurance policy can create a major financial shock. Families may see their premiums rise sharply once a young driver gets behind the wheel, with costs in some…
10 Car Myths That Data Engine Disproves
Cars carry more folklore than almost any other machine we own. Some myths were true once. Others never were. Our parents told us to warm up the engine. Mechanics told us to change oil every…
12 Used Cars That Make Sense At 12 Years Old
A 12-year-old vehicle no longer needs to be judged by its original showroom appeal. At this age, maintenance history, parts availability, durability, and repair costs matter far more than a long equipment list. That is…
Which Kia Sorento Trim Is Worth the Money
The Kia Sorento is one of the most competitive three-row midsize SUVs in the United States. For 2026, it spans eight distinct trims, starting at the LX and climbing all the way to the off-road-styled…
5 Rust Treatments That Work vs 5 That Trap Moisture
Rust is more than an ugly orange stain. Once corrosion gets into steel, simply covering the visible damage can leave the underlying problem active. The most effective treatments either remove corrosion, chemically convert it, or…
12 Cars With the Biggest Dealer Markups, Ranked
Buying a new car is usually expected to be a straightforward transaction, but limited supply and intense demand can turn certain models into expensive purchases. Dealer markups can push a vehicle far above its advertised…
10 US States That Cap Dealer Documentation Fees
Buying a vehicle involves more than the price printed on the window. A dealer documentation fee, often called a doc fee, can add hundreds of dollars to the final bill for preparing contracts, title paperwork,…
11 Used Cars That Are Too Risky to Buy Without an Inspection
A used car can look immaculate in a driveway and still hide a transmission problem, structural repair, worn suspension, or expensive electrical fault. That is why a pre-purchase inspection matters even more when shopping for…
12 New Vehicles Recognized for Exceptional Crash Safety by IIHS
The 2026 IIHS awards are tougher than they were in previous years, making a Top Safety Pick+ badge a meaningful achievement rather than simply a familiar safety label. For 2026, vehicles must earn good ratings…
12 Models With The Fewest Problems In The First 90 Days
The first 90 days can reveal a surprising amount about a new vehicle. J.D. Power’s 2026 U.S. Initial Quality study measures problems reported by owners after 90 days, using a problems-per-100-vehicles (PP100) score where fewer…
10 Models With the Best Trade-In Values Now
A vehicle that holds its value can make a major difference when it is time to trade it in for something newer. Kelley Blue Book’s 2026 Best Resale Value Awards show just how wide the…
10 Cars With the Highest Share Still Registered After 15 Years
Some cars are replaced after only a few years, while others remain trusted transportation long after their warranties expire. iSeeCars studied more than 660,000 vehicles to identify models whose original owners were most likely to…
GM Cuts Costs by Another $1 Billion and Revives the Chevrolet Bolt EV
General Motors is making another significant adjustment to its electric-vehicle strategy, combining a fresh $1 billion cost-reduction target with plans to revive the Chevrolet Bolt as part of a lower-cost EV push. The move reflects…
eBay Bans Air Bag Sales Starting September 24
eBay is preparing to remove a major category of automotive safety equipment from its marketplace, with a new policy taking effect on September 24, 2026. Beginning Thursday, sellers will no longer be permitted to list…
Banned Air Bag Part Kills 11th Driver
A defective replacement airbag inflator that federal regulators banned from being imported and sold in the United States has now been linked to an 11th death, raising fresh concerns about dangerous parts that can remain…
Hyundai Will Pay Back Owners Who Fixed Phantom Braking on Their Own
Hyundai is recalling more than 421,000 vehicles in the United States after an investigation found that software controlling the forward collision avoidance system could cause the vehicles to brake earlier than drivers expected. The campaign…
Stellantis Is Having a Record Recall Year
Stellantis is facing an unusually busy recall year in the United States, with several large-scale safety campaigns affecting millions of vehicles across its Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, and Dodge brands. The latest action involves nearly 202,000…
EnerVenue Opens Chinese Battery Factory After Abandoning Planned Kentucky Plant
U.S. battery startup EnerVenue has opened its first high-volume manufacturing facility in China, choosing Changzhou as the location for production after previously considering Kentucky for its first factory. The decision highlights the complicated economics facing…
GAC Plans European Production as It Targets 12 EV and Hybrid Models by 2030
Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group, better known as GAC, is preparing for a much larger presence in Europe, with the company examining additional local production options as it expands its electric and hybrid vehicle lineup.…
Honda Moves Next-Generation CR-V Hybrid Production Forward in North America
Honda is accelerating the arrival of its next-generation hybrid strategy in North America, bringing forward production of the next-generation CR-V Hybrid to early 2027. The change comes as the automaker adjusts its product and manufacturing…
Nissan Debuts 2027 Rogue Hybrid With e-POWER in the U.S.
Nissan is introducing a substantially different hybrid powertrain to one of its key U.S. vehicles. The automaker has introduced the 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid with its third-generation e-POWER technology, making it the first Nissan model…
Xpeng Plans to Sell Its Technology to More Global Automakers Beyond Volkswagen
Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturer Xpeng is preparing to expand beyond selling cars by offering its technology to other international automakers, building on the relationship it has already established with Volkswagen. The company is looking to commercialize…
Acura Pauses MDX Type S Production Amid Emissions Certification Uncertainty
Acura is putting its performance-oriented MDX Type S on hold after the 2026 model year as the automaker weighs the cost and complexity of meeting changing U.S. emissions requirements. The decision affects one of Acura’s…
GM Looks Beyond EVs With New V8-Powered Pickup Strategy
General Motors is putting renewed emphasis on gasoline-powered pickups as it adjusts its product strategy to changing conditions in the U.S. vehicle market. The centerpiece of that approach is a new generation of V8 engines…
Volkswagen Recalls More Than 208,000 Vehicles in the U.S. Over Steering-Control Risk
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 208,724 vehicles in the United States because a steering-rack mounting bolt can corrode and break, potentially allowing the steering rack housing to fracture and causing a loss of steering…
Toyota Estimates Factory Automation Could Cost $6.4 Billion a Year From 2028
Toyota is preparing for a major transformation of its manufacturing operations, with the automaker estimating that modernizing its factories through greater automation and robotics could require spending about 1 trillion yen, or $6.4 billion, every…
10 New SUVs With Power Folding Third Rows
For families, a third row is useful only when it can quickly make room for people or cargo. Power-folding seats take that convenience a step further by allowing drivers to transform the rear of an…