Author: John Clint

A car that crumples in a crash can look badly damaged, yet that damage may be evidence that the structure did its job. Long before airbags, electronic crash sensors, and modern crash testing became familiar…

Nicolas Cage has owned some genuinely extraordinary automobiles, from legendary European sports cars to rare classics with fascinating histories. Yet separating confirmed ownership records from repeated internet claims is not always easy. Some vehicles are…

Car companies spend billions developing engines, yet the same powertrain can appear beneath several different badges. This practice allows manufacturers to reduce development costs, share technology, and give multiple brands access to proven mechanical components.…

Rural roads are often associated with quiet landscapes, long distances, and lighter traffic, yet they can carry serious crash risks. In the United States, rural areas consistently record higher traffic fatality rates than urban areas…

There’s a point in every vehicle’s life when routine maintenance stops being optional and starts being the difference between a reliable daily driver and a money pit. For most cars, that point arrives somewhere around…

The manual transmission is becoming increasingly difficult to find in new American cars, making every confirmed return or continuation noteworthy. For 2027, the U.S. market does not have eight confirmed models bringing back a discontinued…

A 10-year auto loan may make an SUV seem more affordable by lowering the monthly payment, but it also raises an important question about long-term value. By the time the loan is fully paid, will…

Buying a new vehicle usually means paying attention to horsepower, fuel economy, technology, and warranty length. Roadside assistance rarely gets the same attention, yet it can become valuable when a battery dies, a tire goes…

Some Honda CR-Vs simply refuse to retire. While most vehicles eventually become expensive to keep on the road, documented CR-V examples have accumulated mileage figures that would make many owners nervous. Reports include first-generation models…

Most Ford Escape owners only ever scratch the surface of what their SUV can actually do. Between the touchscreen menus, the steering wheel controls, and the FordPass companion app, there’s a whole layer of functionality…

Buying a new or used car often creates the expectation that major repairs are still years away. For many vehicles, that assumption holds true, but some models can experience their first repair well before the…

A sunroof is one of the most enjoyable features in an SUV, but its drainage system can become a hidden source of water leaks. Most factory sunroofs are designed with channels and drain tubes that…

Diesel pickups are not disappearing from the American market, but the path to 2028 is far less certain than headlines sometimes suggest. Several truck programs are scheduled for major redesigns around this period, while diesel…

The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 marks one of the biggest changes to Chevy’s full-size pickup in years. Rather than simply giving the existing truck another styling refresh, Chevrolet is introducing a next-generation Silverado with an…

Buying a vehicle can become expensive when buyers focus only on the sticker price. Dealers may have room to adjust pricing, add incentives, remove fees, or improve the terms of a deal when the right…

American buyers have often received cars that were never offered in quite the same form elsewhere. Over the years, automakers have developed special models and variations tailored specifically to the U.S. market, often because American…

America’s pursuit of speed did not begin with modern supercars. Long before computerized aerodynamics and turbocharged engines, American manufacturers were building road cars capable of astonishing velocities for their era. From lightweight Marmons and enormous…

A sub-$30,000 car no longer has to feel stripped down. Automakers are increasingly putting large touchscreens, wireless smartphone connectivity, driver-assistance systems, heated seats, and other features into entry-level trims. For this comparison, the focus is…

Most car buyers pick a color based on taste and stop thinking about it the moment they drive off the lot. That’s a mistake, because paint color is one of the few choices you make…

If you have ever wondered why Interstate numbers seem to follow a pattern, there is a good reason. The system was not numbered randomly. Federal and state highway officials borrowed the basic structure of the…

Few things reveal a car’s true character like a stretch of cracked, pothole-riddled pavement. Horsepower and styling grab headlines, but it’s the suspension tuning, seat design, and sound insulation that decide whether a daily commute…

Mail delivery in America is finally getting an upgrade that’s been decades overdue. The trucks that carry your packages and letters are getting a full electric makeover, and the numbers behind this new vehicle are…