The average monthly payment for a new-vehicle lease was around $619 in the first quarter of 2026, while the average payment on a new vehicle loan reached $770, according to Experian data reported by LendingTree.…
9 Used EVs That Still Hold 95% of Their Range at Five Years
Electric vehicles have changed the conversation around long-term ownership. One of the biggest concerns for used-EV shoppers has always been battery degradation and the possibility that an older electric car will have substantially less driving…
8 Cars Known To Cause Back Pain on Long Drives
Long road trips test more than just your car’s fuel efficiency. They also test your spine, hips, and patience. Not every seat is built with your back in mind. Some cars look great on paper but…
5 SUVs That Kept a Top Safety Pick and 5 That Lost It
IIHS safety awards can change from one model year to the next, even when an SUV carries the same name and general design. The reason is that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety regularly updates…
5 Cars That Cost Under $1,400 to Fuel vs. 5 Over $2,800 (15K Miles)
Fuel economy can make a large difference in the cost of owning a car. Using the 2026 EPA Fuel Economy Guide and a 15,000-mile annual driving assumption, the gap between the most efficient and least…
7 Jeep Gladiator Years Ranked by NHTSA Complaint History
The Jeep Gladiator has been on sale in the United States since the 2020 model year, giving used truck shoppers seven model years to compare. NHTSA complaint records show a substantial difference in reported problems…
Repossessions Are Heading Toward 3 Million a Year
For years, stretching an auto loan from five or six years to seven years or more has been an easy way to make an expensive vehicle look more affordable. The monthly payment falls, the buyer…
8 Car Seating Positions That Raise Your Injury Risk
Modern cars are designed around a surprisingly specific occupant position. Move your body a few inches, recline too far, sit too close to the wheel, or place a child where an airbag is deploying, and…
10 Used Wagons, Ranked: 5 Smart Buys and 5 Money
Station wagons remain an appealing choice for buyers who want car-like handling, useful cargo space, and better road manners than many SUVs. The used market also offers several wagons that can deliver strong practicality without…
GM Begins Recycling Batteries to Power New EV Production in the U.S.
General Motors has completed a major step toward creating a closed-loop battery supply chain in the United States, using materials recovered from retired electric-vehicle batteries to produce new battery cells that are now powering customer…
10 Vehicles That Invented a Whole New Segment
Some vehicles stand out because they are faster, more affordable, or more luxurious than their competitors. A smaller group makes a bigger impact by showing buyers that a vehicle can fill a role that had…
8 Airbag Mistakes That Cause Injuries
Airbags are designed to reduce serious injuries in crashes, but they are not harmless cushions that can be ignored once installed. NHTSA says frontal airbags have saved more than 50,000 lives over a 30-year period,…
10 Parts of a Car Built to Be Destroyed in a Crash
A modern car is not designed to remain intact during a serious crash. Some components are deliberately engineered to deform, tear, compress, or deploy because absorbing crash energy is more important than preserving the vehicle’s…
8 Cars That Changed American Safety Law
Some cars stick in memory because of speed or style. Others stick because of what went wrong and what happened afterward. Long before crash-test ratings became common knowledge, a handful of vehicles forced lawmakers, engineers,…
10 Car Problems Owners Report Most After Three Years
A three-year-old vehicle is supposed to be well beyond its initial teething period, yet the latest U.S. dependability data shows owners are reporting more problems than in any year since the current study format began.…
10 Warning Signs Your Car May Be About To Catch Fire
A vehicle fire rarely begins with flames appearing out of nowhere. In many cases, there are warning signs involving wiring, fluids, abnormal temperatures, fuel odors, or electrical components before a fire develops. The National Fire…
12 Vehicles That Earned the Toughest Safety Award This Year
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…