Volkswagen is deepening its relationship with Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-Tech as it works to build a stronger and more localized battery supply chain for its European electric vehicles. The two companies have agreed to…
6 Cars from the 1990s That Earned 4 Stars in Euro NCAP
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.…
6 Modern Cars That Scored Below 4 Stars in Euro NCAP
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…
10 EV Battery Prices From 2010 To 2026
Battery prices have fallen at a remarkable pace, changing the economics of electric vehicles along the way. A lithium-ion battery pack that cost well above $1,000 per kilowatt-hour around 2010 now costs close to $100…
Small Bikes Are Where the Motorcycle Market Is Growing
The U.S. motorcycle market is showing an unusual split in 2026. While several traditional motorcycle categories continue to struggle, smaller and more versatile machines are attracting a growing share of buyers. The trend became particularly…
5 Best Honda Prelude Years vs 5 to Skip
The Honda Prelude has remained a favorite among enthusiasts because it combined sporty handling, naturally aspirated four-cylinder engines, and distinctive coupe styling in a relatively compact package. Finding a good one today, however, requires more…
Mercedes-Benz Faces U.S. Sales Threat as Senate Debates Chinese Ownership Restrictions
A proposed U.S. law designed to keep Chinese automakers out of the American market has created an unexpected problem for Mercedes-Benz. The German luxury automaker is not a Chinese manufacturer, but Chinese investors collectively hold…
Stellantis to Halt Production at Three French Plants Over EV Battery Shortage
Stellantis is preparing to temporarily halt production at three French factories, with a shortage of batteries for electric vehicles contributing to the disruption. The decision highlights a new challenge for Europe’s automotive industry as manufacturers…
7 Vehicles That Dominate Sales Across U.S. States
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…
10 US States That Allow a Diminished Value Claim
A repaired vehicle can look nearly perfect and still be worth less than it was before a crash. That difference is known as diminished value, and it can become a meaningful part of a vehicle…
5 SUVs With a Full-Size Spare and 5 With Only an Inflator Kit
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…
Akio Toyoda Urges Automakers to Cooperate as Industry Faces Major Changes
Akio Toyoda used his induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame to make a broader appeal to the auto industry. He argued that automakers may need to work more closely together as they face the…
10 Car Estimates Where Labor Costs More Than Parts
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…
8 Car Records That Expose a Rollback
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…
12 Older Drivers With Technology More Advanced Than Modern Cars
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.…
12 Car Do-It-Yourself Jobs and the Money They Save
For many U.S. drivers, the biggest surprise on a repair bill is not always the price of the part. Labor can turn a relatively simple maintenance job into a much larger expense. That is one…
The Average New Motorcycle Now Costs About $12,000
Buying a new motorcycle in the United States is becoming a more expensive proposition, and the change is not limited to premium machines. According to Statista’s latest U.S. motorcycle market data, the average price per…
A Chinese Motorcycle Brand Is Surging in the US
The U.S. motorcycle market has spent the past few years dealing with declining sales, expensive new models, and cautious consumers, yet one Chinese manufacturer is moving in the opposite direction. CFMOTO has been expanding rapidly in…
10 Things Your Car Secretly Records Every Time You Drive
Modern cars do far more than transport people from one place to another. Behind the dashboard, electronic control units, safety systems, connected services, and infotainment computers can create records about how a vehicle is being…
McLaren Files New Trademarks That Could Hint at Its Next Cars
McLaren has given enthusiasts another reason to watch its future product strategy closely after filing trademark applications for two names rooted deeply in founder Bruce McLaren’s New Zealand history. The names are Remuera and Muriwai,…
Alpine Previews New Electric A110 With Radical Two-Battery Design
Alpine has provided its most detailed look yet at the next-generation A110, with the French sports-car manufacturer pursuing an unconventional solution to a major challenge for electric performance cars. The goal is to add significant…
Chinese Hybrid Cars Surge in Europe as German Automakers Face New Pressure
Europe’s automotive industry is facing a new competitive challenge from China, and this time the pressure is not coming only from battery-electric vehicles. Chinese automakers are rapidly expanding their sales of hybrid and plug-in hybrid…
GAC Expands European EV Push With New AION UT Launch in Denmark and Norway
GAC is taking another step into the European automotive market with the launch of its AION UT electric hatchback in Denmark and Norway, expanding a strategy that is increasingly focused on establishing a broader regional…
10 Vehicle Types Ranked by 5-Year Depreciation
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…
10 Used Cars That Now Cost 50 Percent More Than in 2021
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…
10 Powertrains Ranked by Three-Year Problem Count
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…
12 Car Brands Ranked by Ten-Year Maintenance Bill
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…
8 Drivers Out of Ten Who Think They Beat the Average
Many American drivers believe they are safer behind the wheel than the people around them. While that confidence may seem reassuring, recent research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety presents a more complicated picture.…
The Hyundai Elantra Is Still America’s Most Stolen Car
The number of vehicle thefts in the United States has fallen sharply, but one familiar name remains at the top of the list. The Hyundai Elantra was America’s most stolen vehicle in 2025, with 21,732…
5 States With No Car Sales Tax and 5 With the Highest
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…