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…
8 Fuel-Saving Devices the EPA Tested and Debunked
For decades, motorists have encountered aftermarket devices marketed as solutions for improving fuel economy. Some products claimed to magnetize or “energize” gasoline, while others introduced fuel vapors, changed airflow, or attempted to improve combustion through…
10 Things That Break the Year After a Timing Belt
A timing-belt replacement is supposed to eliminate one of the biggest mechanical risks on an interference engine, but the belt itself is only part of the system. Water pumps, tensioners, idler pulleys, seals, accessory belts,…
10 Warranty Extensions Automakers Never Announced
Automakers do not always handle known reliability problems with a traditional safety recall. Sometimes the solution appears quietly as a warranty extension, special coverage adjustment, customer satisfaction program, or warranty enhancement. Owners might receive a…
The Pontiac Aztek Hid a Built-In Tent and Air Mattress
The Pontiac Aztek is remembered for its unusual styling, but there was much more to this strange early crossover than its controversial appearance. Beneath its plastic body cladding and sharply angled exterior, the Aztek offered…