Your car probably does more than you think. Buried inside owner’s manuals, past the sections most people skip, sit small functions that solve real problems: a stuck wiper blade, a valet you don’t fully trust,…
Author: Annie Leonard
Annie Leonard is a dedicated automotive writer known for her deep industry insight and sharp, accessible analysis. With a strong appreciation for both engineering excellence and driver experience, Annie brings clarity and personality to every piece she writes.
2027 Lincoln Corsair Gets a Facelift and a $7,310 Price Increase
Lincoln is keeping the Corsair alive for the 2027 model year, but the compact luxury SUV returns with a significantly different formula and a substantially higher entry price. The refreshed Corsair receives revised exterior styling,…
A Goldman Sachs Estimate Puts the Dealer Markup Above $2,000
The traditional American car-buying system has a built-in middleman: the franchised dealership. Automakers manufacture vehicles, but in most states they cannot simply sell those vehicles directly to consumers. Instead, cars move through independently owned dealers…
10 Cars That Went From Worthless to Six Figures – Ranked
Some collector cars were never truly worthless, but there was a time when enthusiasts could buy certain classics for surprisingly little money. Fuel crises, unpopular styling, expensive maintenance, changing tastes, and doubts about a car’s…
Mazda CX-5 Takes Safety Honors Ahead of the Toyota RAV4
The redesigned 2026 Mazda CX-5 has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s highest safety award, Top Safety Pick+, after making major improvements to its crash-avoidance technology. The result is particularly notable because the 2025…
10 Cars With the Most Expensive Windshields to Replace – Ranked
A windshield used to be one of the simpler items on a car to replace. Today, that assumption can become expensive very quickly. Modern windshields can carry cameras, mounting brackets, rain sensors, heating elements, acoustic…
Ranger vs. Colorado vs. Gladiator – Which Is Better?
Choosing a midsize pickup is no longer as simple as picking the truck with the biggest engine or the most aggressive styling. The 2026 Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado, and Jeep Gladiator approach the segment from…
5 SUVs Worth Buying at 120,000 Miles and 5 That Are Not
A 120,000-mile SUV is not automatically a bad purchase. In fact, some high-mileage SUVs can provide many more years of useful service when they have been maintained properly. The difference lies in the vehicle’s engine,…
Kia and South Korean Union Reach Deal, Avoiding Planned Strike
Kia has reached a tentative wage agreement with its South Korean labor union, preventing a planned partial strike scheduled to begin on August 26 and removing the immediate threat of production disruptions at the automaker’s…
Luxury SUVs Took 18 of the 20 Lowest Death Rate Slots
Luxury SUVs dominated the latest Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ranking of vehicles with the lowest driver death rates, accounting for 18 of the 20 lowest individual rates when the broader SUV category is considered.…
10 Vehicles That Record Video Outside Your Car at All Times
Modern vehicles are becoming more than transportation. Cameras that once existed mainly for parking and driver assistance can now serve as a rolling security system, documenting what happens around the vehicle while it is being…
10 Car Parts That Fail From Sitting, Not Driving
A parked car may look protected from wear because the odometer is not moving, but long periods of inactivity create a different kind of deterioration. Vehicles are designed to operate regularly so fluids circulate, seals…
Mazda Files New Rotary-Engine Patent That Could Finally Solve Its Emissions Problem
Mazda has given rotary-engine enthusiasts another reason to believe the company’s unusual combustion technology may have a future beyond range-extender applications. A newly published U.S. patent describes an exhaust gas recirculation system specifically engineered for…
8 Hidden Features in the Honda Civic
Honda Civic is known for its practical design, comfortable cabin, efficient engines, and useful technology, yet many owners may not notice every feature built into their car. Some functions are tucked away in menus, linked…
10 Biggest Factory Wheels Ever Fitted to a Production Car
Factory wheels have grown dramatically as modern cars have become larger, heavier, and more performance-focused. For decades, 15- and 16-inch wheels were common, while 18- and 19-inch designs eventually became familiar on premium vehicles. Today,…
8 Ways Dealers Profit From a Recall Repair
A safety recall is supposed to be one of the easiest dealership visits for a vehicle owner because the manufacturer is responsible for providing the remedy without charge. NHTSA states that recall repairs are free…
10 Cars That Sell Your Trip History by Default
Modern connected cars can collect far more information than many drivers realize. Location, trip routes, speed, hard braking, acceleration, and other driving events can be captured through built-in telematics systems and connected apps. However, the…
11 Signs a Used Car Sat Unsold for Months
A used car that has been sitting on a dealer’s lot for months can create one of the best negotiating opportunities in the market. Dealers have money tied up in inventory, and every additional week…
A Duesenberg Cost More Than 10 New Fords in 1930
In 1930, America’s automobile market stretched from inexpensive transportation for ordinary families to machines built almost without regard for price. Few comparisons illustrate that divide better than Ford’s Model A and the Duesenberg Model J.…
Tesla Leads China’s Biggest-Ever Automotive Recall as 4.3 Million Vehicles Face Door-Handle Safety Fixes
Tesla is at the center of China’s largest automotive recall campaign, with approximately 4.3 million vehicles across multiple automakers affected by concerns that emergency door-release mechanisms may be difficult to identify or operate after a…
4 Cars Built for Road Trips and 4 Built for Errands
A great road-trip vehicle needs to do more than simply move passengers from one city to another. Comfort, highway stability, cargo capacity, seating space, and fuel range become increasingly important as the miles accumulate. An…
4 Luxury Cars Mechanics Buy and 4 They Refuse
Luxury cars promise comfort, performance, advanced technology, and prestige, but experienced mechanics often judge them by a different standard. They look beyond polished interiors and impressive badges to study reliability, repair access, parts costs, engine…
10 Charges That Appear After You Agree on Price
Negotiating a vehicle price can feel like the hardest part of buying a car. You spend an hour comparing numbers, rejecting monthly-payment pitches, and finally shake hands on a figure that fits your budget. Then…
5 Cars Whose Wipers Clear the Whole Screen and 5 With Blind Corners
Windshield wipers are easy to overlook until rain, snow, or road spray makes visibility difficult. A well-designed system should clear a broad portion of the windshield, keep the driver’s primary viewing area clean, and minimize…
10 Hidden Features on the Honda Rebel 500
The Honda Rebel 500 looks deliberately simple, but its minimalist styling can hide how much thought went into the motorcycle. Beneath the low seat, compact bodywork, and classic round headlight are several useful features that…
4 Cars Safe to Buy at 100,000 Miles and 4 That Are Not
Buying a car with 100,000 miles can feel risky, but mileage alone does not tell the full story. Some vehicles remain dependable well beyond this point when owners follow regular maintenance, while others can become…
Cadillac Was Assembled From Henry Ford’s Failed Company
Cadillac is now one of America’s most recognizable luxury names, but its origins are surprisingly connected to one of Henry Ford’s earliest failures. Before Ford created the company that would eventually produce the Model T,…
The Porsche Macan Is the Second Car Owners Dump Fastest
The Porsche Macan has built a reputation as one of the most desirable luxury compact SUVs on the market, combining sports-car performance with the practicality of a crossover. Yet a surprising number of its first…
Proposed USMCA Changes Could Cost Detroit Automakers Billions
Detroit’s major automakers are preparing to caution the Trump administration that proposed changes to the North American trade agreement could cost the US automotive sector billions of dollars and weaken its ability to compete with…
Why Exotic Owners Register Their Cars in Montana
Montana license plates are a familiar sight on Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLarens, Porsches, Rolls-Royces, and other high-value cars that may spend little or no time in Big Sky Country. The reason is mostly financial. Montana has…