Category: Cars

Choosing a car for boat towing requires more than looking at engine size or vehicle appearance. A suitable tow vehicle needs enough capacity, stability, braking ability, and drivetrain strength to handle the combined weight of…

Moving a full sheet of plywood can reveal more about a car than its horsepower, styling, or fuel economy. A standard sheet measures 4 feet by 8 feet, creating a serious cargo challenge for many…

Wheelbase offers a better sense of a luxury car’s true proportions than length alone. Bumpers, trunks, and styling elements can add inches to a vehicle, while wheelbase measures the distance separating the front and rear…

Choosing a trim level sounds simple until an automaker turns one vehicle into dozens of catalog combinations. Pickups can multiply through cab styles, bed lengths, engines, drivetrains, and luxury grades, while performance cars branch into…

Family SUVs and crossovers are bought for practicality, passenger space, and everyday dependability, but those same qualities can make popular models attractive theft targets. High sales volume puts more examples on the road, creates steady…

Factory pickup trucks were once built mainly for hauling, towing, and hard work, but modern performance engineering has changed that image completely. Today, some production trucks can accelerate to 60 mph in times that rival…

Some cars can become financially impractical to repair after a serious crash, even when the vehicle still looks repairable. High parts prices, expensive sensors, complex body structures, labor rates, and hidden damage can push a…

Insurance claim data can reveal patterns that crash tests alone cannot show. HLDI injury loss records provide useful evidence about how frequently drivers and passengers are involved in injury-related insurance claims. Small cars frequently appear…

Transmission failures can turn an affordable used car into an expensive repair project, especially when problems appear before 100,000 miles. CarComplaints records provide useful insight because owners can report symptoms, repairs, mileage, and costs across…

Factory wheels have grown dramatically as modern cars have become larger, heavier, and more performance-focused. For decades, 15- and 16-inch wheels were common, while 18- and 19-inch designs eventually became familiar on premium vehicles. Today,…

Rodents can cause serious damage to parked cars by chewing wiring, nesting inside engine compartments, and damaging insulation. Some vehicles offer fewer opportunities for mice and rats to enter or settle, while others have designs…

Storing a car for a full year can cost far more than simply paying for a parking space. The final price depends on where the vehicle is kept, the level of protection it needs, insurance,…

Thirty thousand dollars used to be real money in the car world. In 2016, it could land you a loaded midsize sedan, a well-equipped SUV, or even a genuine sports coupe. Today, that same $30,000…

Vehicle theft remains a serious concern for owners of newer cars, trucks, and SUVs across the United States. Many drivers assume a newer vehicle is automatically safer from theft because it has modern locks, alarms,…

Luxury cars can make a used-car shopper feel like they have found a bargain. A vehicle that originally cost $60,000 or $80,000 can sometimes be purchased years later for a fraction of its original price.…

Modern connected cars can collect far more information than many drivers realize. Location, trip routes, speed, hard braking, acceleration, and other driving events can be captured through built-in telematics systems and connected apps. However, the…

A truck can have a dependable engine and transmission yet still become unusable because the structure underneath it has deteriorated. Frame corrosion is particularly serious because the frame carries the cab, bed, suspension, and major…

Most riders know the R 1300 GS for its new boxer engine. They know it makes 145 horsepower and weighs 26 pounds less than before. But underneath that headline story sits a layer of quieter…

A “Do Not Drive” order is the most serious warning a car company can give. It means the vehicle should not be started or driven at all. Unlike normal recalls, these warnings involve a real…

Car enthusiasts often assume that a modification that passes inspection at home will remain legal everywhere. That assumption can create expensive problems when a vehicle crosses a state line. Window tint, exhaust systems, suspension lifts,…

Imagine a small Ohio town in 1982 as Honda began producing its first car in the United States. That decision, made in Marysville, marked a major moment for the American auto industry. Honda wanted more…

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…

Are you thinking about darkening your windows before a road trip? You might want to check your state’s rulebook first. Window tint laws vary widely across the country, and a handful of states take this…

Mileage is one of the first numbers used-car shoppers notice, but it rarely tells the whole story. A 70,000-mile vehicle that spent years running overdue oil, ignored warning lights, and skipped major maintenance may be…

A used car that has been sitting on a dealer’s lot for months can create one of the best negotiating opportunities in the market. Dealers have money tied up in inventory, and every additional week…

In 1930, America’s automobile market stretched from inexpensive transportation for ordinary families to machines built almost without regard for price. Few comparisons illustrate that divide better than Ford’s Model A and the Duesenberg Model J.…

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…

Washington’s new-car market tells a distinct story this August. Unlike much of the country, the state leans heavily on trucks, all-wheel-drive crossovers, and Subaru loyalty. This ranking is based on dealer inventory and sales records…