Author: John Clint

A vehicle recall does not always mean you can continue driving until a dealership appointment becomes available. Some safety defects are serious enough that automakers and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) explicitly tell…

Large SUVs and pickup trucks are popular for their spacious cabins, strong road presence, towing capacity, and practical features. Many drivers also believe that a bigger vehicle automatically offers better protection in a crash. However,…

Finding affordable car insurance can make a meaningful difference to a household budget, especially as vehicle ownership costs continue to include fuel, maintenance, registration, and unexpected repairs. The cheapest car insurance states often benefit from…

An engine failure shortly after a factory warranty expires can turn a dependable-looking used car into an expensive ownership problem. Excessive oil consumption, worn timing chains, coolant entering cylinders, and connecting-rod bearing damage can develop…

You spent weekends and real money making your car look and sound exactly right. Then comes inspection day, and a technician points to a clipboard. Failed. It happens to drivers every year, often over a…

A five-star badge sounds simple. It is not. Euro NCAP and the American testers measure different things in different ways. Euro NCAP scores adult protection, child protection, pedestrian safety and driver-assist technology. It folds them…

Keeping a car on the road involves more than paying for gasoline. Oil changes, inspections, replacement parts, and routine servicing can add up over five years, making maintenance costs an important factor when choosing a…

Volkswagen and Audi appeal to American drivers for different reasons, from practical commuter cars to premium sedans with sophisticated interiors. Their ownership expenses, however, can vary significantly depending on the model, age, and mechanical condition.…

A new vehicle now takes 35.5 weeks of median household income to buy. That is the August reading, up from 35.4 weeks in July. A year ago the figure stood at 35.9 weeks. That makes…

The electric vehicle market is sending a strange signal right now. Fewer people are buying EVs, yet the people who already own one are happier than ever. January EV sales in the United States fell…

For a decade, carmakers have replaced switches with glass screens. Dashboards have turned into large tablets, and simple controls have moved deep into menus. That trend has now hit a safety wall in Europe. Euro…

Vehicle recalls can range from minor issues affecting a small batch to major campaigns involving millions of cars. This guide examines the eight largest recall campaigns from the first half of 2026, based on Forbes’…

Choosing a safe car involves more than checking its crash-test scores or counting airbags. Awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) offer buyers another way to judge how well a vehicle protects occupants…

Sports cars are often associated with expensive ownership, but some models hold their resale value remarkably well. In the United States, five-year depreciation depends on factors such as buyer demand, production numbers, performance credentials, and…

American pickups have changed dramatically since their earliest generations. What once counted as a compact work truck can look surprisingly small beside a modern model, with today’s pickups offering wider bodies, longer wheelbases, roomier cabins,…

A luxury badge, a high purchase price, and sophisticated styling do not guarantee better nighttime visibility. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) demonstrated this in its 2016 headlight evaluations, when several luxury cars received…

A five-star safety rating sounds reassuring, but it does not mean a vehicle performs exceptionally in every safety evaluation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) use…