Author: Mark Jacob

The title needs one important qualification: there are very few vehicles that are literally impossible to insure in every U.S. state and with every insurer. The real problem is that certain vehicles can be refused…

Reaching 150,000 miles is a major milestone for any SUV, but not every model has the same track record of getting there. To identify the weakest performers, this list uses iSeeCars data on the share…

A truck does not have to be overloaded to be prohibited from a road. Across the United States, bridges, parkways, local streets, and other restricted routes can impose lower weight limits than the federal Interstate…

Gravel roads can expose weaknesses that remain hidden during normal city driving. Loose stones, uneven surfaces, washboard sections, potholes, dust, and sudden changes in traction demand more from a vehicle’s suspension, tires, steering, and ground…

Few American performance cars have been compared as relentlessly as the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, and Dodge Challenger. For years, these three nameplates represented different interpretations of the same basic idea: rear-wheel drive, serious horsepower,…

Pickup trucks are often judged by reputation before buyers look closely at what they actually deliver. A popular truck may command a high price because of its badge, resale value, or marketing image, while a…

California’s enormous driving population, sprawling metropolitan areas, long commutes, and expensive vehicle ownership costs make keeping a car for many years particularly valuable. But there is an important distinction between national longevity data and California-specific…

Few performance-car comparisons are as interesting as putting the Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Mustang, and Toyota GR Supra against one another. They are very different machines, but each delivers serious performance without requiring buyers to step…

Choosing a first car is about far more than finding something affordable or attractive. For a young driver, the right vehicle should offer predictable handling, strong crash protection, manageable power, good visibility, and reasonable ownership…

The three-row SUV market has become one of the most important battlegrounds in the American automotive industry. Families want the seating capacity and cargo flexibility of a large SUV, but many do not want to…

There is something special about hearing an engine respond naturally to the throttle, with intake noise, mechanical character, and exhaust tone building together as the revs rise. Some cars still deliver that experience without relying…

Rain can reveal weaknesses that remain invisible during a normal test drive. A sunroof may work perfectly on a dry day, yet clogged drains, damaged seals, poorly fitted glass, or blocked drainage channels can eventually…

Rear-end crashes are among the most common collisions on American roads, but the injuries they cause can be difficult to judge from vehicle damage alone. A new rear-impact evaluation from the Insurance Institute for Highway…

Automakers have been sharing platforms, engines, factories, and even entire vehicles for decades, but some partnerships have gone far beyond simply borrowing a few components. In certain cases, two cars from different brands were so…

An electric vehicle can be more than transportation when its battery is designed to send electricity back out. With the right bidirectional charging equipment, some EVs can supply power to a home’s electrical system during…