Author: Annie Leonard

Buying a certified pre-owned car can feel safer than buying a regular used vehicle, but certification has limits. A certified pre-owned, or CPO, car has usually passed a manufacturer or dealership inspection and may come…

Buying an electric vehicle before a tax credit rule change can leave you wondering whether your purchase still qualifies. In 2024, federal EV tax credit requirements changed significantly, particularly for battery sourcing, vehicle assembly, and…

The cars and trucks on American roads are getting older, and the numbers tell an interesting story. In 2025, the average light vehicle reached 12.8 years old, marking another increase from the previous year. That…

If you have ever wondered why some owners keep their Toyotas for a decade or longer, resale value may be part of the explanation. The 2026 iSeeCars 5-Year Depreciation Study highlights Toyota’s strong performance in…

Apple CarPlay has become a familiar part of the modern driving experience, putting iPhone navigation, music, calls, and messages on the vehicle’s screen. General Motors has taken a different approach with several newer electric vehicles,…

The theft crisis involving older Hyundai and Kia vehicles created an unusual problem for American drivers. Some cars became harder to insure not because of mechanical problems, but because insurers considered them especially vulnerable to…

Buying a new car is usually expected to be a long-term decision, yet some models return to the used market surprisingly quickly. iSeeCars analyzed more than 18.5 million new-vehicle sales from 2023 and 2024 and…

Buying an electric vehicle can seem like a smart way to get modern technology, a quiet driving experience, and lower energy costs. However, buyers should also pay close attention to resale value. Some EVs can…

American car shoppers have spent years hearing about Chinese electric vehicles without having many opportunities to see them in person. Current trade policies have kept many of these vehicles out of U.S. dealerships, but the…

Most stolen cars do come back, but where you live changes the odds dramatically. Estimates vary by dataset, from roughly one in five to about 57% recovered, and the gap between states is enormous. Alabama…

That quick run to the grocery store or the two-minute drop-off at school feels harmless enough, but your engine might tell a different story. Plenty of drivers rack up most of their mileage in short…

A car sitting on a dealership lot may look like a parked asset, but it can be costing the business money every day. The amount is not a single universal fee. It can include loan…

The 1970s were a major turning point for automotive safety. As federal safety standards became more comprehensive, manufacturers were required to equip new vehicles with systems designed to protect occupants and make cars more visible…

Shopping for a car on a tight budget doesn’t mean settling for something unreliable or unsafe. The used car market has cooled significantly from its pandemic-era highs, and a $10,000 budget now stretches further than…

A steering rack does a lot of work every time you guide your vehicle down the road, yet it is easy to forget about until something feels wrong. Strange noises, loose steering, uneven tire wear, or a wheel that no longer feels natural can all point to trouble in the steering system.…

The 2026 Jeep Gladiator is one of the few new pickups that still puts genuine off-road hardware ahead of conventional pickup-truck refinement. It comes standard with a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, four-wheel drive, a five-foot bed,…

Buying a motorcycle is only the beginning of the expense. Fuel, insurance, maintenance, repairs, registration, riding gear, parking, and depreciation can all affect what you actually spend during a year of ownership. The final amount…

Safety ratings can look simple on a window sticker, but trim names can tell a different story. Two versions of the same vehicle may share a body shell while offering different driver-assistance features, lighting equipment,…

Some months just carry more risk behind the wheel than others, and the data backs that up. Using the 2021 Montana Highway Safety Plan as a real, verifiable example, fatal crash numbers climb and dip…

CVTs have earned a mixed reputation in the United States. Some have become notorious for expensive failures, while others quietly rack up 150,000, 200,000, or even more miles when maintained correctly. The difference is not…

The LS family is arguably the most successful modern pushrod V8 architecture in automotive history, powering everything from base Silverados to Corvette Z06s. Introduced in 1997 with the LS1, the platform has spawned dozens of…