Category: Cars

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…

Texas doesn’t do mild weather. When summer rolls around, thermometers regularly climb past 100°F, and your car feels every bit of it, whether you notice or not. Cooling systems strain, batteries lose their patience, and…

Winter driving conditions push a lot of people toward studded tires, but before you order a set, it pays to check your state’s rules first. Metal studs grip ice well, yet that same hardware chews…

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,…

Toyota’s best-selling SUV isn’t reinventing itself for 2027, and that’s actually good news for shoppers who loved what changed last year. After a full redesign for 2026 brought sharper styling, an all-hybrid lineup, and a…

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…

Getting new tires can improve traction, braking, comfort, and handling, but many drivers wonder whether a wheel alignment is also necessary. The short answer is that new tires do not automatically require an alignment, yet…

American car buyers once had far more engine choices than today. Automakers experimented with unusual cylinder arrangements, compact designs, and distinctive combustion systems that gave vehicles their own character. Many of these layouts eventually disappeared…

Modern car immobilizers are designed to prevent unauthorized engine starts by checking whether the vehicle recognizes a valid key or electronic credential. Yet determined criminals may still target weaknesses around the wider vehicle security system.…

Car part theft can happen faster than most drivers expect, especially when a vehicle is parked in a quiet street, open lot, or poorly secured area. Thieves often look for components that are valuable, easy…

American roads have changed dramatically as drivers have shifted toward vehicles that offer greater practicality, comfort, efficiency, and safety. Many body styles that once filled city streets, suburban driveways, and highway lanes have gradually faded…

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…

A 300,000-mile odometer reading is rare enough that it should be treated as evidence, not a marketing promise. iSeeCars’ 2025 longevity study, based on nearly 400 million vehicles, gives Ford a 3.1 percent predicted chance…

When the Datsun 240Z arrived in the United States for the 1970 model year, it gave American sports-car buyers a new problem to consider. Chevrolet’s Corvette remained the homegrown performance icon, but Datsun was offering…