BMW is opening a new chapter for the 3-Series with the arrival of the M350 xDrive, a performance-focused sedan that becomes the most powerful gasoline model in the redesigned lineup. The new car replaces the…
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.
10 Ways to Fix a Rattling Dashboard
A rattling dashboard can turn an otherwise quiet drive into a constant source of irritation. The difficult part is that the sound rarely identifies its own location. A loose trim clip, mounting fastener, wiring harness,…
8 Signs a Transmission Is Overheating
A transmission can tolerate substantial heat, but excessive temperature can quickly turn a manageable maintenance issue into expensive mechanical damage. The problem is that overheating does not always announce itself with a dramatic warning. Sometimes…
Kia EV Sales Surge 58% in Europe as New Electric Models Drive Growth
Kia is emerging as one of the stronger performers in Europe’s rapidly expanding electric-vehicle market, with its European EV sales rising 58% this year as a broader range of battery-powered models reaches customers. The growth…
7 Unusual Driving Laws From Around the World
Every country has driving rules that make visitors do a double take. Some grew out of public-safety research, others out of congestion or air-pollution crises, and a few came from lawmakers trying to head off…
10 Add-Ons You Can Cancel and Get Money Back
Buying a vehicle often comes with a second round of decisions after the selling price has already been negotiated. Finance offices may offer GAP coverage, service contracts, maintenance plans, protection packages, and other extras that…
10 Cars Owners Say They Would Buy Again, By Satisfaction Score
Buying a car is not simply about how well it performs during a test drive. Consumer Reports’ 2026 owner satisfaction survey asks a more revealing question. After living with the vehicle, would owners choose the…
U.S. Auto Sales Rise 4.4% as Hybrid Demand Strengthens in September 2026
The U.S. new-vehicle market delivered a stronger September, with preliminary industry data showing sales rose 4.4% year over year as hybrid demand helped Japanese and South Korean automakers gain momentum. The result offers an early…
6 Cars That Arrived Too Early for Their Time
Some cars fail because they are poorly engineered. Others fail because buyers simply are not ready for what they offer. Automotive history is filled with vehicles that introduced ideas years before those technologies became desirable,…
8 Cars Designed During War That Became Civilian Classics
World War II forced automakers to think about vehicles in completely different ways. Factories shifted toward military production, engineers worked with scarce materials, and some civilian projects continued quietly despite the enormous industrial demands of…
GM and LG Upgrade Tennessee Plant to Build Lower-Cost EV Batteries
General Motors and LG Energy Solution are upgrading their battery manufacturing operation in Tennessee as the automaker looks for ways to lower electric-vehicle costs and make future EVs more competitive in a U.S. market where…
Top 10 Most Stolen Cars in Ohio
A stolen car can disappear in minutes, leaving the owner with a pile of questions, paperwork, and an expensive headache. Ohio has seen major vehicle-theft activity involving several familiar sedans, SUVs, and pickup trucks. The…
Mercedes-Backed Momenta Plans Major Robotaxi Expansion Across Europe and Dubai
Chinese autonomous-driving company Momenta is preparing to take its robotaxi ambitions beyond its current operating markets, with Dubai and additional European cities emerging as key targets for its international expansion. The company, backed by major…
7 Cars That Are Safer in the US Than in Europe and Why
It sounds strange that the same car could offer different levels of safety depending on which side of the Atlantic it is sold, but market-specific engineering can make that possible. The United States and Europe…
8 Strangest Cars Ever Mass-Produced
The automobile industry has produced millions of conventional cars, but some manufacturers have never been afraid to try something radically different. From vehicles with doors built into their noses to cars that could travel on…
6 Cars from the 1990s That Earned 4 Stars in Euro NCAP
The 1990s changed how European buyers judged vehicle safety. When Euro NCAP published its first results in 1997, consumers finally had independent, comparable crash-test information rather than relying mainly on manufacturers or basic regulatory approval.…
6 Modern Cars That Scored Below 4 Stars in Euro NCAP
A modern badge does not automatically mean a modern safety result. Euro NCAP testing has repeatedly shown that vehicles can fall behind their rivals when manufacturers provide fewer driver-assistance systems or when crash protection exposes…
Stellantis to Halt Production at Three French Plants Over EV Battery Shortage
Stellantis is preparing to temporarily halt production at three French factories, with a shortage of batteries for electric vehicles contributing to the disruption. The decision highlights a new challenge for Europe’s automotive industry as manufacturers…
12 Car Do-It-Yourself Jobs and the Money They Save
For many U.S. drivers, the biggest surprise on a repair bill is not always the price of the part. Labor can turn a relatively simple maintenance job into a much larger expense. That is one…
Alpine Previews New Electric A110 With Radical Two-Battery Design
Alpine has provided its most detailed look yet at the next-generation A110, with the French sports-car manufacturer pursuing an unconventional solution to a major challenge for electric performance cars. The goal is to add significant…
8 Drivers Out of Ten Who Think They Beat the Average
Many American drivers believe they are safer behind the wheel than the people around them. While that confidence may seem reassuring, recent research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety presents a more complicated picture.…
The Hyundai Elantra Is Still America’s Most Stolen Car
The number of vehicle thefts in the United States has fallen sharply, but one familiar name remains at the top of the list. The Hyundai Elantra was America’s most stolen vehicle in 2025, with 21,732…
Volkswagen Delays Major Canadian EV Battery Plant Opening to 2029
Volkswagen is pushing back the opening of its planned battery manufacturing plant in St. Thomas, Ontario, to 2029, extending the timeline for a project that was originally expected to become one of the company’s most…
8 Cars With 5-Star NHTSA Ratings And Above-Average Death Rates
A five-star NHTSA rating does not mean a vehicle has the lowest real-world fatality risk. NHTSA’s rating comes from controlled crash tests, while IIHS driver death rates measure how often drivers were killed in real-world…
11 Cars Where Leasing Beats Buying at $617 a Month
The average monthly payment for a new-vehicle lease was around $619 in the first quarter of 2026, while the average payment on a new vehicle loan reached $770, according to Experian data reported by LendingTree.…
GM Begins Recycling Batteries to Power New EV Production in the U.S.
General Motors has completed a major step toward creating a closed-loop battery supply chain in the United States, using materials recovered from retired electric-vehicle batteries to produce new battery cells that are now powering customer…
8 Airbag Mistakes That Cause Injuries
Airbags are designed to reduce serious injuries in crashes, but they are not harmless cushions that can be ignored once installed. NHTSA says frontal airbags have saved more than 50,000 lives over a 30-year period,…
10 Parts of a Car Built to Be Destroyed in a Crash
A modern car is not designed to remain intact during a serious crash. Some components are deliberately engineered to deform, tear, compress, or deploy because absorbing crash energy is more important than preserving the vehicle’s…
10 Warning Signs Your Car May Be About To Catch Fire
A vehicle fire rarely begins with flames appearing out of nowhere. In many cases, there are warning signs involving wiring, fluids, abnormal temperatures, fuel odors, or electrical components before a fire develops. The National Fire…
10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Tennessee
Tennessee’s vehicle theft pattern has historically leaned heavily toward pickup trucks, with full-size Ford and Chevrolet pickups occupying the top two positions in the NICB Hot Wheels state table. The data comes from vehicle thefts…