Category: Cars

A small parking-lot bump used to be a minor annoyance. Today it can become a shocking invoice. Since 2024, collision costs have climbed faster than most household bills. Industry data from 2026 shows the pattern…

Vehicle safety technology has changed significantly in recent years, with automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning becoming common across the US vehicle market. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS, introduced a tougher…

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…

Modern cars are packed with airbags, but that does not mean every seating position receives the same protection. Front occupants have benefited from decades of development in frontal airbags, side airbags, knee airbags, crash tensioners,…

Car buyers have been sold a simple story for years. Gas is cheap upfront. Electric is cheap to run. Choose your trade-off and move on. That story is falling apart in 2026. AAA’s newest Your…

Electric cars were sold on a simple promise. Cheap electricity would quietly pay back the higher sticker price. The math looked clean on paper. In the real used-car market, it has not held up. AAA’s…

The cheapest car to run is not always the cheapest car to own. That gap is where most electric vehicle math quietly falls apart. AAA’s latest Your Driving Costs study makes the point in hard numbers.…

As of September 22, 2026, NHTSA’s investigation database was updated September 21, 2026, making that the appropriate reference point for checking current investigation records. For drivers, an NHTSA investigation can be an early warning that…

Most drivers assume their car sips less fuel on the highway than it does crawling through town. That’s true for gas engines, but electric and hybrid vehicles often flip the script entirely. According to EPA…

Pickup ownership can cost far more than the price shown on the window sticker. Fuel, insurance, maintenance, repairs, financing, registration fees, and depreciation can substantially change what a truck actually costs over five years. Kelley…

Real-world crash data can provide insight that laboratory testing cannot fully capture by showing what happens when everyday drivers use these vehicles on American roads. The latest Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study examined 2023…

The Toyota Prius has spent decades proving that a hybrid can deliver exceptional fuel economy without sacrificing everyday practicality. However, not every Prius model year offers the same ownership experience. Changes in hybrid hardware, safety…

Motorcycles are a visible part of transportation across the United States, but their presence varies considerably from state to state. Looking at total registrations alone can favor heavily populated states, so a per capita measure…

Owning an EV without a private driveway or garage changes the charging equation completely. Apartment renters may have to depend on public DC fast chargers, workplace stations, grocery-store chargers, or a building’s shared Level 2…

A motorcycle moving between stopped cars at a red light may look unusual to some drivers, but in Arizona, that maneuver can be legal when specific rules are followed. The important date is September 12,…

A dented bumper or cracked headlight can look like a straightforward repair, yet modern vehicles can turn seemingly minor crashes into surprisingly expensive insurance claims. CCC Intelligent Solutions reported that total losses reached a record…

For many American drivers, a plug-in hybrid can provide much of an EV’s quiet, electric-powered driving without requiring a complete switch away from gasoline. That matters for people who take frequent road trips, live where…

Charging speed can matter just as much as battery range when an EV is used for long highway journeys. A vehicle with excellent range can still lose time if it needs a lengthy stop between…

The 2028 model year is shaping up to bring major changes inside several familiar vehicles. Automakers are redesigning cabins around larger displays, smarter software, improved materials, more flexible storage, and quieter, more premium surroundings. In…

As manual transmissions become increasingly rare in the U.S., several performance cars are approaching major model changes that could alter their transmission choices. The outlook differs from one vehicle to another. Some manual transmissions have…

Buying a used car can save money, but its history matters just as much as its age, mileage, and appearance. Some vehicles spend their early years as rental cars, accumulating miles from dozens or even…

Most drivers budget for gas. Almost nobody budgets for value loss. That instinct is backwards, and the 2026 numbers prove it. AAA’s 2026 Your Driving Costs study puts the average annual cost of owning and…

Sticker price is the number everyone obsesses over. It is also the least useful number for understanding what a car actually costs. According to AAA’s 2026 Your Driving Costs study, the average new vehicle now costs…

Choosing the right Nissan Rogue engine requires more than comparing horsepower or fuel economy figures. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder and newer 1.5-liter VC-Turbo offer different strengths, and their ownership histories deserve careful attention. The 2.5-liter engine…

American roads carry a strange contradiction. The vehicles that protect their own drivers best are often the ones that hurt everyone else the most. This isn’t a coincidence. It’s physics. The Insurance Institute for Highway…

The GMC Terrain is a compact SUV designed for buyers who want practical space, modern technology, available all-wheel drive, and a comfortable daily driving experience. When comparing Terrain trims, the lowest purchase price does not…

Car insurance costs are beginning to rise again after a period when drivers benefited from falling premiums. The shift is putting fresh pressure on household budgets as insurers respond to higher repair bills, expensive vehicle…

Financing rates can change the real cost of a new vehicle by thousands of dollars, making a promotional APR worth examining before negotiating the purchase price. In September 2026, several automakers are offering unusually low…

Reliability matters more when an SUV is carrying children, commuting every day, handling road trips, and facing years of changing weather. For American families, a dependable vehicle can mean fewer unexpected repairs, less time in…