Category: Cars

Some vehicles seem to have a second life waiting for them after the first owner is finished. They are sold, resold, and sometimes passed through several families while continuing to rack up miles. That kind…

Remember when buying a new car could feel like a bidding contest? During the supply crunch, shoppers sometimes paid well above sticker price simply to get a vehicle they wanted. That situation has eased. Dealers…

Choosing a large three-row SUV means balancing power, comfort, towing ability, fuel economy, technology, cargo room, and long-term practicality. The Toyota Sequoia, Nissan Armada, and Jeep Wagoneer approach that challenge in different ways. The Sequoia…

Buying a new car is exciting, but the price you pay today is only part of the ownership story. Depreciation can quietly take thousands of dollars from a vehicle’s value before you are ready to…

For roughly fifteen years, the entry-level car quietly got richer. A base compact in 2018 could arrive with a wireless charging pad, a padded armrest, soft-touch dash plastic, and a digital gauge screen equipment that…

The internal combustion engine is not dying all at once. It is being dismantled piece by piece, one cylinder count at a time. Some engines are disappearing because buyers stopped asking for them. Others are…

Buying a new car in 2028 may feel very different from buying one today, especially when features that once appeared only in expensive option packages become common equipment. Safety regulations, falling sensor costs, stronger consumer…

When a claims adjuster arrives at a damaged vehicle, they are not just snapping pictures. They are building a legal record. Every photo has a purpose, and the order matters. Insurance researchers who study claims…

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,…

Repair costs can make a major difference to the long-term expense of owning an SUV. RepairPal data provides a useful way to compare vehicles because its annual repair cost figures are based on actual repair…

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…

Infotainment has become one of the biggest differences between modern cars. A good system should do more than put a giant screen in the dashboard. It needs to respond quickly, present information clearly, integrate smartphones…

IIHS awards are not permanent badges. Each year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety changes its requirements, adds tougher evaluations, and reassesses vehicles as new test results become available. That means a model can have…

Vehicle theft remains a serious concern for drivers across Missouri, and the types of vehicles targeted can be quite different from national trends. Recent Missouri data show that older pickup trucks and several familiar passenger…

Virginia’s car market tells an interesting story about what people want from their daily drivers. Some shoppers choose compact SUVs for family trips, others prefer pickups for work, and plenty still appreciate a sedan that…

Insurance claim data can reveal a side of vehicle ownership that horsepower figures and crash-test ratings cannot. HLDI’s collision-loss data tracks how frequently insured vehicles generate collision claims, allowing different vehicle series to be compared…

Walk any big wholesale auction lane, and you notice something fast. A grader decides a car’s fate in about ninety seconds. He circles the car once and checks the panels, tires, and glass. Then he…

A car does not always need major crash damage to be declared a total loss in the United States. Modern bumpers, sensors, cameras, headlights, electronics, structural components, and calibration requirements can make seemingly small accidents…

Walk into a dealership with a budget in mind, and the trim ladder can make that budget feel surprisingly flexible. The entry model may look a little too basic, while the next version adds just…

Buying a cheap car can seem like the easiest way to reduce transportation costs, but the purchase price tells only part of the story. Some affordable vehicles can become expensive to maintain when repairs, fuel…

Getting a repair quote that seems higher than expected can be frustrating, especially when you were not prepared for the final figure. Asking questions before agreeing to the work can help you understand what you…

Floodwater can cause serious damage to a car even when the vehicle appears to drive away normally. Water can enter electrical connectors, wheel bearings, engine components, transmission systems, brakes, and other parts that are not…

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…

Pedestrian safety has become a major part of modern vehicle testing, as advanced driver assistance systems are expected to recognize people and reduce the severity of a collision. Yet some vehicles have struggled in pedestrian…

Farm plates can reduce registration costs and simplify vehicle use for agricultural operations, but they are not a free pass for unrestricted driving. Across the United States, states attach specific conditions to farm registrations, including…

Buying car parts can become surprisingly expensive, especially when you purchase everything through a traditional repair shop or local parts counter. Online shopping has changed how drivers compare prices, research brands, and find replacement components…

New-car shoppers are finally finding more opportunities to negotiate below MSRP in the U.S. market. September 2026 transaction data shows that several 2026 models are selling below sticker as automakers use rebates, financing incentives, and…

The U.S. auto industry is entering another period of major lineup changes as automakers retire familiar nameplates, skip model years, shift production, and prepare replacements. Some disappear permanently, while others leave the market temporarily before…

Modern SUVs have become fast enough to challenge sports cars, and the quickest examples can deliver acceleration that would have seemed impossible for a tall, heavy vehicle a generation ago. For this ranking, the key…

Hybrid vehicles are moving into more corners of the American market as automakers adjust to changing consumer demand. Honda plans a major expansion of next-generation hybrids in North America, while Hyundai says it intends to…