Not every set of wheels is meant for the open road, and Illinois has clear rules about which vehicles qualify for standard registration. Whether you just bought an ATV, inherited a race car, or imported…

Every year, millions of old vehicles reach the end of their useful lives, yet much of the steel in those cars does not become waste. It returns to steelmaking and can support the production of…

Planning to drive across the border for a road trip? It is worth checking the rules before you leave. Not every vehicle is automatically allowed into Canada or Mexico. Border officials can require specific paperwork…

Car theft doesn’t discriminate the way most people assume it does, and electrified vehicles prove that point in surprising ways. Some hybrids and EVs sit near the very bottom of insurance theft data, while a…

Cars once depended on a single mirror to give drivers a clear view. Today, some vehicles use cameras to monitor the road, cabin, trailer connection, surroundings, and even the area beneath the tires. Driver-assistance features,…

The Hyundai Santa Fe, Honda Pilot, and Subaru Ascent all offer three rows, but they are designed around different priorities. The Santa Fe combines a turbocharged engine, a modern cabin, strong fuel economy, and an…

Ever glance at your bank statement and wonder why a simple road trip costs more than your grocery bill? Tolls are quietly one of the biggest hidden expenses for American drivers, and some states have…

In 1965, Chevrolet achieved something no single car nameplate had ever done in American history. The Impala crossed the one-million-unit sales mark in a single model year. This was not a minor milestone. It was…

A car battery is easy to overlook until the engine refuses to start. Yet the battery affects far more than starting power. Modern vehicles depend on stable electrical voltage for computers, sensors, infotainment systems, safety…

A 120,000-mile SUV is not automatically a bad purchase. In fact, some high-mileage SUVs can provide many more years of useful service when they have been maintained properly. The difference lies in the vehicle’s engine,…

On February 17, 1972, a seemingly ordinary car left the production line in Wolfsburg, Germany, carrying a remarkable milestone number of 15,007,034. That vehicle made automotive history by breaking a production record that had stood…

Hybrid vehicles combine a gasoline engine with an electric motor and battery pack. This makes them efficient, but also mechanically different from a normal car. Because of this dual system, hybrids need care in areas…

Some factory cars sound almost civilized at idle, then turn into something completely different when the throttle is opened. The loudest examples are not simply fitted with bigger mufflers or larger tailpipes. Engineers have used…

Big SUVs have become so tall that some now stand only a few inches below the height of a typical doorway. For private buyers, that creates a fascinating combination of commanding visibility, generous cabin space,…

Collision repair in the United States has changed dramatically as vehicles have become more technologically advanced. The increase is not simply about higher labor rates or more expensive body panels. Modern vehicles can require cameras,…

The Ford F-150 lineup has become so broad that choosing the right version can feel harder than choosing the truck itself. For 2026, Ford offers eight official F-150 trim levels, ranging from the work-focused XL…

A vehicle can be safe in a crash and still be expensive for insurers when collisions happen. HLDI’s collision-loss data measures the economic side of crashes by combining how frequently collision claims occur with how…

Florida is famous for sunshine, beaches, warm weather, and coastal living, but the same environment can be hard on vehicles. Salt carried by ocean air settles on paint, metal, glass, wheels, and hidden components. Florida’s…

The GMC Sierra 1500 offers a wide range of trims, from the practical Pro to the luxurious Denali Ultimate, making the buying decision harder than it first appears. For most shoppers, the best value is…

Ford has a long history of sharing engines across different models, but few examples sound as surprising as the claim that the company once sold a sedan with a Mustang engine. The story is largely…

Car theft remains a serious concern for Maryland drivers, affecting owners of sedans, pickup trucks, and popular family vehicles. Knowing which models are frequently targeted can help drivers make smarter choices about parking, security devices,…

Some cars just seem to disappear from driveways more often than others, and the numbers back up that suspicion in a big way. Insurance data from the Highway Loss Data Institute paints a strikingly clear…

Buying, driving, and maintaining a car comes with plenty of advice, but not every tip passed down by friends, relatives, or even experienced drivers is accurate. Some popular car beliefs come from older vehicles that…