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…
10 States Where Motorcycle Helmets Are Required for All Riders
Motorcycle helmet laws differ sharply across the United States. Some states require every rider and passenger to wear a helmet, while others apply helmet requirements only to younger riders or certain situations. According to the…
Should You Buy a Car With an Open Recall? Explained
Buying a used car with an open recall can raise an important question for shoppers. Is it simply a vehicle that needs a free repair, or could the unresolved recall point to a problem that…
10 Cars an Auction Grader Marks Down on Sight
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…
12 Cars That Can Be Vulnerable to Total Loss From Minor Damage
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…
10 Trims That Exist Only to Make the Next One Up Look Reasonable
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…
9 Cheap Cars That Cost More to Own Than Luxury Ones
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…
8 Things to Say When a Repair Quote Feels Too High
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…
10 Car Parts That Fail From Driving Through Floodwater
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…
10 Cars Owners Trade in Under a Year
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…
Brake Assist Failures Now Under Federal Review on 1.1 Million GM Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has expanded a federal investigation into potential brake-assist failures involving more than 1.1 million vehicles equipped with General Motors’ eBoost electronic braking system. The investigation began with complaints…
10 Vehicles That Fail the Pedestrian Crash Prevention Test
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…
Federal Probe Covers 1.2 Million Teslas Over a Suspension Part That Can Detach
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a federal investigation into nearly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving 156 complaints alleging that a front suspension component can detach while the vehicle is being…
Regulators Question How a Car With No Steering Wheel Was Certified Legal
Federal regulators are examining how Tesla certified its steering-wheel-free Cybercab as compliant with U.S. vehicle safety standards after the autonomous taxi began commercial service in Austin, Texas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened Audit…
Regulators Ordered a Recall Themselves for the First Time in Decades
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration took an unusually direct step in April 2026 when it ordered manufacturers and importers to recall a group of defective airbag inflators that the agency said had been linked…
10 States Where Farm Plates Have Real Limits
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…
10 Car Parts That Cost Half as Much Online
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…
10 New Cars Selling Below Sticker Right Now
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…
10 Nameplates Disappearing After 2027
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…
10 Quickest SUVs to 60 MPH Ever Sold – Ranked
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…
10 EV Myths That Are No Longer True
Electric vehicles have moved far beyond the early days when limited range, slow charging, and unfamiliar technology dominated the conversation. Today’s U.S. EV market includes vehicles capable of traveling more than 300 miles on a…
11 New Hybrids Confirmed for 2028
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…
12 New Sedans Confirmed for 2028
Sedans are no longer the dominant body style in the U.S. market, but automakers have not abandoned them completely. Several manufacturers are preparing new generations, performance sedans, and revived nameplates for the latter half of…
5 Cars Where the AWD Is Real vs 5 Where It Is Marketing
All-wheel drive means very different things depending on the badge on the trunk. Some systems run a genuine center differential, locking hardware, and low-range gearing built for real torque transfer. Others are front-wheel-drive cars with…
10 Fastest Tire Inflators – Ranked
A slow tire inflator can turn a simple pressure adjustment into a surprisingly long roadside chore. The fastest models use stronger motors, higher airflow, or direct battery power to move considerably more air than tiny…
10 Toyotas that Pass 230,000 Miles
Toyota has built a reputation for vehicles that can keep going long after many owners might expect. That reputation gets some strong support from iSeeCars research, which examined more than two million vehicles and found…
10 Options That Cost $2,000 and Return $0 at Trade-in
A $2,000 car that is worth almost nothing at trade-in sounds like a deal gone badly wrong. Yet car shopping in 2026 comes with a different kind of sticker shock because even the cheapest new…
9 Hidden Features in the Ford Mustang Mach-E
The Ford Mustang Mach-E has plenty of attention-grabbing numbers, from its electric power to its available long-range battery, but some of its most useful features are easy to overlook. Several functions are tucked into the…
Equinox vs. Trailblazer vs. Seltos – Which Is Better?
Choosing a compact SUV in the United States can be difficult because buyers have many similarly sized vehicles with different strengths. The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2026 Kia Seltos each target drivers…
5 Sedans Worth Buying at 120,000 Miles and 5 That Are Not
Buying a sedan with 120,000 miles on the odometer can feel like a gamble, but mileage alone does not tell the whole story. Some cars reach that point with plenty of useful life remaining, while…