Vehicle safety has become a major factor for American drivers choosing a new car, and independent crash testing provides useful information beyond a manufacturer’s safety claims. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, commonly known as…
10 Automakers With More Complaints Than Anyone Else
Car owners in the United States can report safety problems directly to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, creating a large public record of complaints about vehicles on American roads. In 2026, several major automakers…
10 Security Flaws Hackers Found in Cars This Year
Cars are now computers on wheels. They run Linux, talk to chargers, and plug into your phone. In January, some of the world’s best hackers met in Tokyo to test how safe that really is.…
8 Infotainment Faults That Outnumber Every Mechanical Problem
Modern vehicles increasingly depend on software, touchscreens, smartphone integration, and connected services, and those systems are creating a new class of ownership problems. The 2026 J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study found that infotainment was…
12 Vehicles With Blunt Fronts in the U.S. Danger Zone
Vehicle design has become an important part of pedestrian safety in the United States. Research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that taller and more vertical vehicle fronts can increase the risk of…
12 Vehicles That Earned Top Safety Pick+ Under the Tougher 2026 Rules
The 2026 Top Safety Pick+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reflect tougher requirements for crash protection and crash avoidance. This year, qualifying vehicles must perform well in several crash tests, provide acceptable…
12 States With the Most Car Dealerships
The United States has a large and diverse network of car dealerships, with stores spread across major cities, suburban markets, and smaller communities. The states with the most car dealerships tend to combine large populations,…
5 SUVs With Repair Costs Under $500 a Year and 5 Over $1,200
Buying an SUV is only part of the expense. What happens after the purchase can have just as much impact on a household budget. Repair bills, routine maintenance, and unexpected shop visits can add hundreds…
7 Car Emergencies Every Driver Should Know How to Handle
A car emergency can happen with little warning, even when the vehicle seems perfectly fine minutes earlier. A brake pedal may suddenly feel different, a tire can lose pressure, an engine can overheat, or an…
8 Hyundai and Kia Models Still Missing the Anti-Theft Fix
Theft concerns surrounding certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles have remained a major issue for U.S. owners, particularly models built without electronic engine immobilizers. While Hyundai and Kia introduced software updates for many affected vehicles, not…
Top 10 Vehicles Catalytic Converter Thieves Target
Catalytic converter theft remains a serious problem for U.S. vehicle owners because these emissions-control components contain valuable precious metals. CARFAX reported that more than 137,000 catalytic converters were stolen in the United States during 2025,…
8 Car Jobs Where an Independent Shop Charges Half the Dealer Rate
A dealership is not automatically the cheapest place to repair a car once the factory warranty has expired. Independent shops often have lower labor rates, broader freedom in parts selection, and less dealership overhead, which…
8 Driving Habits That Measurably Cut a Fuel Bill
The biggest fuel savings often come from what happens behind the wheel rather than at the gas station. Speed, acceleration, braking, idling, and trip planning can all change how efficiently a vehicle uses gasoline. The…
8 Car Repairs Now Taking Weeks to Book at Most Shops
Getting a car repaired is no longer always a matter of dropping it off and picking it up a few days later. Modern vehicles increasingly combine mechanical components with cameras, radar, computers, and software, while…
10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Tennessee
Tennessee’s vehicle theft pattern has historically leaned heavily toward pickup trucks, with full-size Ford and Chevrolet pickups occupying the top two positions in the NICB Hot Wheels state table. The data comes from vehicle thefts…
10 Vehicles With the Longest Average Ownership in the Midwest
The Midwest has a reputation for tough driving conditions, from harsh winters and road salt to long highway commutes, yet many owners continue keeping their vehicles for well over a decade. iSeeCars found substantial differences…
10 Cars With the Lowest Annual Fuel Cost Under $1,500
Fuel costs can quietly become one of the largest recurring expenses of owning a car, especially for drivers covering thousands of miles every year. The EPA’s FuelEconomy.gov database provides a standardized way to compare those…
10 Vehicles With the Highest Repair Frequency After Warranty
Some vehicles are costly because their repairs come with high price tags. Others become frustrating to own because they seem to spend too much time at the repair shop. RepairPal’s frequency metric looks at how…
10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Connecticut
Connecticut’s vehicle-theft pattern looks different from the national picture. In the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s 2021 Hot Wheels state table, passenger cars dominated Connecticut’s top targets, with the Honda Accord leading at 464 reported thefts.…
8 Cars That Became Collectible the Day They Were Cancelled
Some cars gain collector status only after years have passed, while others attract attention almost from the moment production ends. Limited numbers, distinctive engineering, strong enthusiast interest, and a confirmed end to production can quickly…
5 Best Honda Passport Years vs 5 to Avoid
The Honda Passport has gone through two very different eras. The original Passport was a truck-based SUV sold around the turn of the century, while the name returned in 2019 as a larger two-row crossover…
10 Vehicles Sold in the U.S. That Are Classified as Trucks But Look Like Cars
In the United States, the line between a car and a truck can become surprisingly blurry. Federal classifications, body styles, cargo ratings, and manufacturer decisions can place certain vehicles in the truck category even when…
10 Classic Muscle Cars Now Worth More Than a New Corvette
The benchmark for this list is the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1LT, which starts at $70,000 before destination charges, taxes, title, license, and dealer fees. The cars below are not simply expensive because they are…
8 Cars That Improved Their IIHS Rating After a Redesign
Vehicle redesigns often bring more than fresh styling, updated technology, and new engines. They can also change how a car performs in crash tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS, regularly evaluates vehicles…
Bentley Unveils Its First Production EV With 375 Miles of Range
Bentley has taken a major step into the EV market with the debut of the Torcal, its first production battery-electric model. The luxury SUV brings Bentley’s signature focus on performance, handcrafted quality, and comfort to…
Nissan and Honda Move Toward Standardized Vehicle Computers for Next-Generation Cars
Nissan and Honda are taking a significant step toward making their future vehicles more like software platforms, agreeing to jointly develop standardized electronic control units and core software for next-generation software-defined vehicles. The two Japanese…
Toyota Confirms Extended-Range EV Production for China Starting in 2027
Toyota is preparing to enter one of China’s fastest-changing corners of the electrified vehicle market. The Japanese automaker plans to begin production of its first extended-range electric vehicle, or EREV, in China in spring 2027,…
Europe’s August Car Sales Jump as EV Demand Offsets Petrol and Diesel Declines
Europe’s car market delivered a strong August performance, but the most important part of the latest sales data is not simply that registrations increased. The bigger story is the rapid change in what European buyers…
GM and Ford Face Further U.S. Market-Share Pressure as Buyers Shift Preferences
General Motors and Ford are losing more ground in the U.S. new-vehicle market than other major automakers tracked in the latest industry forecast, as buyers increasingly gravitate toward hybrids, fuel-efficient vehicles, and brands with broader…
Honda Could Invest Up to $2.5 Billion in a New U.S. Hybrid Plant
Honda is reportedly preparing for a major expansion of its U.S. hybrid manufacturing operations, with the Japanese automaker potentially investing as much as $2.5 billion in a new vehicle plant in Ohio. The reported project…