Owning a luxury SUV often comes with hidden costs that go far beyond the sticker price. Land Rover, known for its rugged styling and refined interiors, has earned a different kind of reputation lately. A…
Toyota Beat Rivian by 42 Points on Reliability
In Fresno, the Toyota Camry is the single most popular used vehicle on the road. In Detroit, no Toyota takes the top spot at all. Los Angeles belongs to a Honda. Houston belongs to a…
10 SUVs Owners Quit After One Repair Bill
A used SUV can look like a bargain until one major component fails. The problem is especially serious with older luxury and complex family SUVs, where depreciation lowers the vehicle’s value much faster than the…
Karma Unveils a $140,000 Hybrid Grand Tourer With 566 HP
Karma is placing a major bet on range-extending hybrid technology, with the Gyesera serving as the first major step in that strategy. The new grand tourer is scheduled to reach dealerships in December, carrying a…
Auto Debt Hits $1.69 Trillion as Payments Top $770
The cost of owning a vehicle is putting greater pressure on American household budgets as auto debt reaches a record $1.69 trillion and monthly payments continue to rise. New data shows that borrowers are financing…
10 Bulletins That Turn a Paid Repair Into a Free One
A costly car repair can sometimes become a free repair when a manufacturer has issued a technical service bulletin, warranty extension, service campaign, or special coverage notice for the same problem. These documents tell dealerships…
Every Gas Cars Getting a Price Cut for 2027
Good news is finally landing for anyone who still loves the sound and feel of a proper engine. A fresh batch of 2027 models is arriving with lower price tags, and that’s a rare treat…
10 Cars That Never Hold Half Their Price
A new car can lose thousands of dollars without turning a single wrench. Depreciation is often the largest ownership expense, and some vehicles surrender value far faster than the industry average. iSeeCars’ latest five-year depreciation…
Toyota Has Sold More Corollas Than Any Car in History
Toyota Corolla has become a symbol of dependable motoring since its launch in 1966. More than 50 million Corollas have been sold worldwide, giving the nameplate a remarkable place in automotive history. Its success comes…
Kei Trucks Are Losing Registration in More States
Kei trucks have become popular in the United States for their compact size, low operating costs, simple mechanics, and practical cargo beds. Yet ownership has become harder in several states as motor vehicle agencies reconsider…
10 Cars That Burn Oil Before 60,000 Miles
Oil consumption is expected from an aging engine, but regularly adding oil to a relatively young car is a different matter. Consumer Reports has repeatedly examined owner survey data and found certain modern engines with…
10 Transmissions You Cannot Check Yourself
Checking engine oil takes seconds, but many modern automatic transmissions are deliberately designed without a dipstick. Instead of letting the owner pull a stick, wipe it clean, and read the level, these units use fill…
10 Trucks That Never Tow What They Claim
Truck advertisements love maximum towing numbers, but those figures rarely tell the whole story. The biggest rating usually applies to one carefully configured combination of engine, axle ratio, drivetrain, cab, bed, tires, and towing package.…
10 Cars That Cost More Than a House When New
When these ten machines rolled off assembly lines, they weren’t just expensive cars. They were priced beyond what most families paid for their entire home. In the late 1980s and through the 1990s, a median…
10 Tricks Sellers Use to Hide Engine Trouble
A short test drive can make a used car seem healthier than it really is, especially when engine problems are involved. Repairs can be costly, and some symptoms are easy to conceal long enough for…
America’s 10 Most Powerful Factory Engines, Ranked
America’s horsepower race has produced some of the most outrageous factory engines ever fitted to street-legal vehicles. From supercharged muscle cars to twin-turbo supercars, manufacturers have pushed production power far beyond what once seemed practical…
Enzo Ferrari Called a Jaguar the Most Beautiful Car Made
The Jaguar E-Type arrived at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show looking less like an ordinary British sports car and more like something that had escaped from a racing paddock. Long, low and almost impossibly smooth,…
Chrysler Is Credited With the First Built In Cup Holder
In July 1984, a blistering afternoon on a dusty stretch of Interstate 80. Your legs are sticking to scorching vinyl bench seats, AM radio static crackles through the dash, and a runaway 32-ounce fountain drink…
8 Production Cars That Topped 200 MPH Before 2000
The 1990s were a golden decade for automotive extremism. Engineers chased a single, almost mythical number: 200 miles per hour. Turbochargers grew bigger, carbon fiber replaced steel, and V12 engines screamed past 8,000 rpm in…
The BMW Roundel Was Never Meant to Be a Propeller
There are few badges in the car world more instantly recognizable than BMW’s blue-and-white roundel. Put it on a hood, steering wheel, or motorcycle tank and almost nobody needs the name explained. For decades, though,…
Automatic Braking Becomes Mandatory in September 2029
Every new car sold in America is about to gain a skill most drivers already wish it had: knowing when to stop on its own. Starting in September 2029, automatic emergency braking will no longer…
Leasing A Car Is Now Cheaper Than Buying: What Experian’s Numbers Mean for Drivers
Buying a new car has become a major financial commitment for many drivers, with higher vehicle prices and loan costs pushing monthly payments upward. Experian’s latest automotive finance data shows that leasing can offer a…
The Ford F-Series Was America’s Best-Seller for a 49th Year
Ford has extended the remarkable sales run of its F-Series pickup trucks, making 2025 the 49th consecutive year the lineup has been America’s best-selling truck. Ford sold 828,832 F-Series trucks during the year, marking an…
The Toyota Camry Is Still America’s Best-Selling Car
The Toyota Camry continues to hold a strong position in the American passenger-car market, proving that traditional sedans still have a place among modern buyers. In 2025, the Camry recorded 316,185 sales in the United…
8 Ways a Dealer Profits on a Cash Purchase
Walking into a dealership with cash in hand feels like the ultimate power move. No loan, no interest, no financing games, just a clean transaction, right? Not exactly. Dealerships built their business models around making…
Every EV Getting a Price Cut for 2027
Sticker shock has kept plenty of shoppers away from electric vehicles, but that’s finally starting to change. A wave of manufacturers is slashing prices for the 2027 model year, from three-row luxury SUVs to compact…
The GMC Syclone Outran Sports Cars With a Turbo V6
The GMC Syclone remains a remarkable chapter in American performance truck history. Introduced for 1991, this compact pickup combined a turbocharged V6, all-wheel drive, aggressive suspension tuning, and a lightweight body to deliver acceleration that…
8 Records Worth Pulling Before Selling a Car
Selling a car involves more than washing it, taking photos, and posting an advertisement. Buyers increasingly expect documentation that confirms the vehicle’s ownership, mileage, maintenance history, accident record, and recall status. Missing paperwork can slow…
8 Steps to Check a VIN for Free Repairs
A Vehicle Identification Number can reveal much more than a car’s basic identity. That 17-character code can help determine whether a vehicle has an unfinished safety recall, manufacturer service campaign, customer-satisfaction program, or another factory…
8 Repair Receipts Worth Keeping for a Claim
A repair receipt can look like something worth keeping only until the credit-card bill arrives, but vehicle paperwork can become surprisingly valuable years later. Insurance claims, warranty disputes, service-contract claims, recall reimbursements, and even total-loss…