Author: Aldino Fernandes

Buying a used electric vehicle after its factory warranty expires can be an attractive way to get into an EV for less money. Depreciation can bring the purchase price down considerably, while lower routine maintenance…

An RV warranty can save an owner thousands of dollars when a major appliance, electrical system, slide mechanism, plumbing component, or structural part fails unexpectedly. But warranties come with conditions. Manufacturers expect owners to use…

A steering wheel is the part of your car you touch the most. It takes sweat, sunscreen, hand lotion, and heat every day. Over time, that daily contact leaves its mark. Worn wheels start with…

Few things spoil a drive faster than a persistent whistle, hiss, or low rumble coming from around a car window. At highway speeds, air rushing past the vehicle finds every tiny gap in the glass,…

DMV waits are difficult to compare cleanly across the United States because states do not publish one standardized national metric. Some agencies report live walk-in waits, others publish appointment lead times, and some only provide…

Thailand’s automotive industry is facing fresh supply-chain pressure after severe flooding forced automotive parts suppliers to suspend operations and disrupted deliveries to major vehicle manufacturers. The disruption has affected companies including Toyota, Isuzu, Ford, Nissan,…

Anyone who has driven on an American interstate knows the frustration. One driver cruises in the left lane at or below the speed limit while a line of cars builds up behind them. For decades,…

Long before modern automatic transmissions, dual-clutch systems, and computer-controlled gear changes became common, engineers were already searching for smarter ways to transmit power. Vintage cars from the early and mid-20th century featured remarkable gearboxes that…

A flat tire can quickly turn an ordinary drive into a major inconvenience, particularly when a vehicle comes with only an inflation kit or a small temporary spare. However, some modern vehicles still offer something…

Ralph Lauren’s automotive collection is one of the world’s most celebrated private collections, bringing together prewar Grand Prix cars, legendary Ferraris, important British sports cars, and modern hypercars. Its appeal is not based simply on…

Artificial intelligence has moved from science fiction into everyday driving. Modern vehicles can understand conversational voice commands, recognize where a driver is looking, adjust assistance based on driving behavior, and use machine-learning algorithms to control…

Reaching 150 mph is already an extraordinary performance test, but getting back to zero makes the challenge far more demanding. Car and Driver’s 2026 0-to-150-to-0-mph test measured exactly that, sending 13 vehicles down a 2.2-mile…

Horsepower has become remarkably accessible in the U.S. market, with several 2026 cars delivering output figures that once belonged almost exclusively to exotic machinery. The supplied Jalopnik data identifies nine cars producing at least 590…

Buying a new car usually comes with the expectation that major repairs will be covered for several years. Yet warranty terms vary widely among US automakers. Some brands provide five years or more of basic…

Oil pump problems can be among the most serious mechanical faults an engine can develop because the pump is responsible for maintaining the oil pressure needed to protect moving internal components. A failure can sometimes…

A modern electric vehicle can be more than transportation when the power goes out. With bidirectional charging, some EVs can send stored battery energy back into a properly equipped home, turning a parked vehicle into…

Buying an electric car can reduce fuel and maintenance costs, but depreciation can have a major effect on its long-term value. Some EVs lose far more money than others during the first five years of…