Driver assistance technology has changed how modern cars handle highway travel, traffic jams, lane keeping, and emergency situations. These systems can reduce driver workload, but they do not replace an attentive person behind the wheel.…

Fuel economy usually rewards restraint, but some 2027 vehicles take a very different approach. The models at the bottom of the EPA combined-MPG list are built around huge engines, high output, luxury appointments, or a…

Some speeding tickets cost more than the cars involved, while a handful have reached six or even seven figures. The biggest examples generally come from countries where traffic penalties can be linked to a driver’s…

The global chip shortage turned the U.S. used-car market upside down. As automakers struggled to build enough new vehicles, buyers increasingly turned to used inventory, pushing prices far beyond normal depreciation patterns. In some cases,…

For most drivers, a license plate is a practical piece of metal attached to a vehicle. In a handful of markets, however, certain combinations of letters and numbers have become valuable collectibles worth millions of…

Vehicle theft is not determined only by how valuable a vehicle is or how popular it becomes. The security hardware fitted at the factory can make a major difference. An electronic immobilizer is designed to…

Modern vehicles have become remarkably clever at using space that would otherwise go to waste. Beneath cargo floors, behind seat cushions, and inside adjustable load panels, manufacturers have created small compartments that can make daily…

Cars are filled with features that make driving safer, easier, and more comfortable. Many familiar systems have long histories shaped by women inventors and engineers whose contributions are often overlooked. From windshield wipers and turn…

Before seatbelts became a required safety feature, cars already included several technologies designed to protect drivers and passengers. Automakers experimented with padded dashboards, safety glass, collapsible steering columns, stronger passenger compartments, door locks, hydraulic brakes,…

Few things in car culture stir people like a great engine note. It can raise the hair on your neck before the car even rounds the corner. Sound is not a spec you can measure…

Automatic emergency braking is now standard on almost every new car. Not every system works well, though. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests these systems with its tougher vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention 2.0 protocol.…

Charging speed is the new horsepower. Buyers no longer ask only how far an EV goes. They ask how quickly it gets going again. A fast stop changes road trips completely. The April 2026 results from…

Every year, a handful of new cars barely register on the sales charts. The first quarter of 2026 was no different. Some of these cars are brilliant machines. Others are simply caught at an awkward…

Long before modern automatic transmissions, dual-clutch systems, and computer-controlled gear changes became common, engineers were already searching for smarter ways to transmit power. Vintage cars from the early and mid-20th century featured remarkable gearboxes that…

Modern cars are packed with features that once seemed expensive, unusual, or unnecessary. Anti-lock brakes, airbags, navigation systems, rear cameras, hybrid powertrains, and smartphone connectivity are now familiar parts of everyday driving. Many of these…

Cars usually follow a familiar formula with two front seats, a rear bench, and enough room for passengers to travel comfortably. However, some manufacturers have challenged that conventional layout by placing seats in unexpected positions,…

Most drivers buckle up without thinking. A small group does not. These part-time users are where the danger lies. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has spent years studying them. Its seat belt reminder ratings…

An EV battery is among the most expensive components in any electric vehicle, making its warranty one of the most important ownership protections to understand. Most manufacturers provide substantial high-voltage battery coverage, but the details…

A standard sheet of plywood measures 4 by 8 feet, or 48 by 96 inches, which immediately eliminates most cars and many SUVs from consideration. The challenge is not simply having a large cargo volume.…