Category: Cars

Car insurance is one of the highest hidden costs of owning a vehicle. Most buyers compare sticker prices and fuel economy. Few check what a car will cost to insure each year. That gap can…

General Motors has built some of the most recognizable cars in American history, but its long history also includes several brands that no longer exist. Some disappeared because sales weakened, some became redundant beside other…

Counterfeit car parts can enter the U.S. repair market through online sellers, unauthorized distributors, salvage operations, and other supply channels. Some imitate the branding, packaging, markings, or appearance of legitimate components while failing to provide…

October 2026 is shaping up to be a busy month for the US automotive market, with several new and redesigned vehicles scheduled to reach dealers, open for orders, or make important public debuts. The list…

Driverless cars are moving from controlled demonstrations to regular road testing across several American cities. Companies such as Waymo and Zoox are placing autonomous vehicles on busy streets to learn how their systems handle traffic,…

It sounds strange that the same car could offer different levels of safety depending on which side of the Atlantic it is sold, but market-specific engineering can make that possible. The United States and Europe…

The automobile industry has produced millions of conventional cars, but some manufacturers have never been afraid to try something radically different. From vehicles with doors built into their noses to cars that could travel on…

The 1990s produced cars that were supposed to represent the future, yet some of them have aged remarkably well. While many vehicles from the decade are instantly recognizable by their boxy shapes, plastic-heavy cabins, and…

Ever wonder why some vehicles feel planted in a sharp turn while others seem to lean and sway? The answer often comes down to shape. Height, width, and weight placement all decide how easily a…

A car that unlocks when its owner approaches sounds wonderfully convenient. The trouble starts when the vehicle cannot reliably tell whether its electronic key is actually nearby. Relay attacks take advantage of that weakness by…

The 1990s changed how European buyers judged vehicle safety. When Euro NCAP published its first results in 1997, consumers finally had independent, comparable crash-test information rather than relying mainly on manufacturers or basic regulatory approval.…

A modern badge does not automatically mean a modern safety result. Euro NCAP testing has repeatedly shown that vehicles can fall behind their rivals when manufacturers provide fewer driver-assistance systems or when crash protection exposes…

Edmunds’ 2025 registration data reveals just how differently Americans shop for new vehicles depending on where they live. The Ford F-Series dominated with the No. 1 registration position in 29 states, while several SUVs and…

A flat tire can turn an ordinary road trip into a serious inconvenience, and the equipment stored in an SUV determines how quickly that problem can be handled. Some SUVs still carry a full-size spare…

A repair bill can become surprisingly expensive when the component itself is not the biggest expense. The real cost often comes from the time required to reach, remove, inspect, and reinstall the failed part. RepairPal’s…

A used car can look clean, drive well, and still have a mileage problem hidden in its history. An odometer rollback occurs when the displayed mileage is reduced to make a vehicle appear less used…

Modern vehicles can have enormous touchscreens, smartphone integration, and sophisticated driver-assistance systems, but automotive technology did not suddenly become clever in the 2020s. Several older cars introduced ideas that were remarkably ambitious for their era.…

Buying a vehicle is about much more than the price on the window sticker. Five years later, the amount that vehicle is worth can make a major difference to your ownership costs. Some models lose…

Remember when a used car felt like the smart, budget-friendly move? Those days look different now. Today, the average one- to five-year-old used car costs more than $30,000, and some models have climbed even faster…

New car buyers are being told two contradictory stories right now. Electrification is the future. But electrification is also breaking down more often than gasoline. J.D. Power’s latest U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study settles the argument…

The price on a car window tells only part of the ownership story. Over a decade, routine maintenance and unexpected repairs can add thousands of dollars to what initially looked like a reasonable purchase. Consumer…

Car sales tax rarely gets attention until the final bill arrives. Buyers focus on sticker price, loan terms, and trade-in value first. Tax often becomes the biggest surprise on closing day. The truth is that…

Electric vehicles are not automatically immune to theft, but recent insurance data shows that several EVs are stolen far less frequently than the average vehicle. The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) studied 2022 through 2024…

Saltwater can be far more damaging to a car than ordinary freshwater because dissolved salt increases electrical conductivity and speeds up corrosion. Vehicles exposed to ocean spray, coastal flooding, or repeated saltwater contact can develop…

Federal crash records reveal patterns that raw death totals can hide. In the United States, the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, records fatal motor vehicle crashes and the…

Used cars dominate the American auto market. More used vehicles change hands each year than new ones sold at dealerships. Behind that huge market sits a small handful of brands. Just five nameplates Ford, Chevrolet,…

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has identified six vehicles with a zero driver death rate in its latest study of crash fatalities. The vehicles are the 2023 Audi Q7, 2023 BMW X7, 2023…

Buying a new vehicle in the United States has become a major financial decision, with average transaction prices remaining near $50,000 in 2026. Yet the national average hides large differences between vehicle segments. A compact…

Electric-vehicle range figures can look impressive on a specification sheet, but the number printed on the window sticker does not always tell the whole story. Temperature, highway speed, tires, wheel size, terrain, and climate-control use…

Buying a retired police vehicle at auction can be a practical way to get a durable used car, SUV, or truck for less money than a comparable retail model. Police vehicles are built for long…