The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is warning American drivers and used-car buyers about dangerous replacement airbag inflators linked to 11 deaths and three serious injuries. The agency says the defective components can rupture…
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Should You Buy the Same Used Car Certified or Save Money on Non-CPO? Explained
Buying a used car certified pre-owned (CPO) can provide additional warranty coverage, a manufacturer-backed inspection, and other ownership benefits. Certified pre-owned vehicles typically cost more than similar non-CPO models, prompting buyers to weigh the added…
How Much More a Car Costs at 5%, 10% and 15% APR
A $60,000 car can cost thousands of dollars more depending on the interest rate attached to its auto loan. Two buyers could purchase the same vehicle at the same price but pay very different amounts…
Porsche Mission S Concept Offers a Preview of the Brand’s Next Performance Direction
Porsche has unveiled the Mission S, a vision model that previews the next stage of its sports-car design and introduces plans for a new mid-engined super-sports-car platform. Revealed in New York on October 15, 2026,…
Tesla Unveils a ‘Flying’ Roadster With SpaceX Rocket Technology
Tesla has finally revealed its long-delayed next-generation Roadster, but the electric sports car’s most unusual feature is not its acceleration or claimed top speed. At an event held at SpaceX’s testing facility in McGregor, Texas,…
5 Honda Models with the Most Reports vs. 5 with the Fewest
Honda has earned a strong reputation for practical vehicles, efficient engines, and dependable everyday transportation. Yet owner complaints reveal differences between models, generations, and individual model years. Some Honda vehicles have accumulated thousands of reports…
8 Parts Worth Replacing Before a Cross-Country Trip in a High-Mileage Car
A cross-country drive puts more hours and miles on a car than most daily trips do. In a high-mileage vehicle, small maintenance issues can become costly delays when repair shops are far from home. Preparing…
9 Family SUVs Where the Third Row Leaves Almost No Trunk, By Cubic Feet
A three-row SUV sounds perfect for family life until you load the kids, buckle everyone in, and discover there’s barely room for the luggage. That problem affects more SUVs than many buyers expect, including some…
20 Electric Cars Ranked by Tested Highway Range at 70 MPH
Electric cars have changed how drivers think about long-distance travel, but advertised range does not always reflect what happens on the highway. Driving at a steady 70 mph uses energy differently from slower city driving,…
9 Subarus That Cost the Least to Own After 100,000 Miles
Buying a used Subaru with more than 100,000 miles can be a smart decision for drivers seeking all-wheel drive, everyday comfort, and practical performance without paying new-car prices. However, long-term ownership costs deserve careful attention…
Should You Let an Idle to Warm or Drive It Gently? Explained
Every morning, millions of drivers start the engine and wait. They believe the car needs time to warm up before it moves. This habit comes from an older era of cars. Carburetors then needed heat…
What a Body Shop Bills the Insurer vs What It Bills You
Most drivers never see the full picture of a collision repair bill. The insurer sees one version of the numbers. You may see another. This gap confuses many people after an accident. A repair estimate…
7 Popular SUVs That Struggled in IIHS’s Tougher Side Test
A vehicle may perform well in one crash test yet reveal weaknesses under tougher conditions. This became clear when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) introduced a more demanding side-impact test for small SUVs.…
Stellantis Shipments Fall 12% in North America During Q3 2026
Stellantis shipped an estimated 1.286 million vehicles worldwide in the third quarter of 2026, a 1% decline from the same period last year, as a planned summer production shutdown weighed on North American volumes. The…
IIHS Tests Find Major Crash Avoidance Weaknesses in Work Vehicles
Commercial vans and heavy-duty pickups keep deliveries moving, support construction crews, and carry equipment across the United States. Yet new crash-avoidance ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) suggest that many of these…
GM Builds Self-Driving Silverado HD Prototype for the U.S. Army
GM Defense has introduced an autonomous military vehicle concept based on the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD. The heavy-duty pickup platform has been adapted for missions designed to reduce soldiers’ exposure to dangerous routes and high-risk environments.…
7 Car Brands That Keep Annual Repair Bills Among the Lowest in America
A car’s purchase price is only the beginning of its ownership costs. Unexpected repairs, replacement parts, and routine maintenance can add hundreds of dollars to a driver’s annual budget, making brand choice an important financial…
10 Cars Most Often Resold Within a Year
Buying a new car is usually viewed as a long-term commitment, yet some vehicles return to the used-car market within months of their original purchase. A study by iSeeCars analyzed more than 18.5 million new-car…
10 Car Brands That Earn Owners’ Trust Through Reliability and Satisfaction
A dependable car should do more than start every morning. It should keep repair bills manageable, deliver consistent performance, and leave owners confident about their purchase. In the United States, Consumer Reports evaluates reliability using…
7 Best-Selling Cars in Europe vs America
Europe and America buy vehicles for different reasons, and their sales rankings reveal just how sharply those preferences can diverge. European buyers gravitate toward compact hatchbacks, affordable small cars, and practical crossovers, while the American…
8 Things to Do Before Lending Someone Your Car
Lending your car to a friend, relative, or colleague might seem like a simple favor, but handing over the keys also means sharing responsibility for a valuable asset. An unexpected accident, an insurance dispute, an…
10 Vehicles With the Most Recalls Since 2020
Vehicle recalls have surged since 2020. Modern cars carry more software, sensors, and electronics than ever. More parts mean more chances for something to fail. Regulators now see record recall activity. Ford led the pack…
11 EVs Ranked by Real Charging Failure Rate
Buying an electric vehicle means trusting it to charge when you need it. A failed charging session can disrupt a commute, delay a road trip, or leave you searching for another charging station. That is…
7 Cars With the Best Pedestrian Protection Scores in Euro NCAP
A car’s safety performance matters beyond the people sitting inside it. Pedestrians and cyclists have little physical protection when a collision occurs, making a vehicle’s front-end design and automatic emergency braking systems particularly important. Euro…
10 Cars With the Lowest Collision Losses on Record, By Loss Index
A vehicle that costs less to insure is not necessarily the one with the cheapest repairs. The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) compares collision insurance losses using claim frequency and claim severity, with 100 representing…
10 Car Components That Fail After a Bad Jump Start
Jump-starting a car can restore power to a dead battery, but connecting jumper cables incorrectly can damage sensitive electrical components. Reversing polarity, allowing clamps to touch, or creating voltage spikes may affect systems ranging from…
10 Most Powerful V6 Engines Ever Sold In The US – RANKED
This ranking uses manufacturer-published engine horsepower as the primary measure, with torque in lb-ft as a second performance figure. Hybrid system output is kept separate from combustion-engine output, since adding electric-motor power can change a…
10 of the 20 Deadliest Vehicles for Others Are Pickups “Big SUVs Are Not Safest”
Large pickups are built to tow heavy trailers, carry equipment, and handle demanding jobs, but their size can create serious risks for people in other vehicles during a crash. Research from the Insurance Institute for…
11 New Cars to Skip for a 3-Year-Old Version of the Same Thing
Buying a brand-new car feels exciting, but the newest model is not always the smartest financial decision. A vehicle that is three years old may offer nearly the same design, comfort, performance, and technology for…
Connected Cars Face Fresh Scrutiny Over Collection and Sale of Drivers’ Personal Data
Modern cars do much more than provide transportation. Built-in connectivity, navigation systems, smartphone applications, and vehicle sensors can generate information about where drivers travel, how they behave behind the wheel, and which connected services they…