5 Cheap New Cars With Excellent Safety Ratings, According To Consumer Reports
Car prices have gone up, but you can still pay a decent price for one with good safety scores if you know where to look, like these picks from Consumer Reports.
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What Those Little Scoops On Top Of Traffic Lights Are For
Those scoop-shaped attachments on traffic lights may look unusual, but they’re designed to solve a winter weather problem many drivers might not know about.
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5 Michelin Tires With The Best Treadwear Ratings
Before its mascot or its restaurant guides, Michelin is most famous for its tires. But which of the many models it makes will last the longest on the road?
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5 Of The Coolest Discontinued Engines Found In Old American Cars
While they've since been discontinued due to emissions standards and gas crises, many older American cars used to have massive (and massively awesome) engines.
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What Are Atkinson Cycle Engines, And When Did Cars Start Using Them?
The term Atkinson cycle goes around a lot when talking about automotive engines. What does it mean? When did cars start using these engines?
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'Vanlords' Are Taking Over California As More And More Residents Live In RVs
Rent is becoming prohibitively expensive for some, especially in states like California. Now, many are paying rent to "vanlords" instead of landlords.
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Are V8 Engines Better Than Turbocharged V6s?
Bigger is better, right? Well, not always, as the battle between V8 engines and turbocharged V6s proves. Both have their strengths and weaknesses.
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5 Of The Most Affordable Manual Cars You Can Buy New In 2026
Manual transmissions are rare today, but these five affordable 2026 models still offer proper stick shift fun for drivers who want to feel connected to the road.
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Getting Stuck At This Notorious Curve In VT Could Soon Cost Truckers $20K
This scenic Vermont road has long been a trap for the unwary, but a new proposal could turn a wrong turn into a financial disaster overnight.
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5 Brands Owned By BP Oil & Gas Company
BP’s name is everywhere, but not always obvious. Some of the most familiar gas stations and roadside stops in the U.S. trace back to it.
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Who Owns Love's Gas Stations?
Love's gas stations are among the most common ones you'll find in Oklahoma and beyond, and this isn't a corporately owned operation like so many others.
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5 Of The Best Goodyear Tires For SUVs
Goodyear has literally hundreds of different tires to choose from. That can make picking the best ones for your SUV complicated unless you know where to start.
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How International Harvester Tried (And Failed) To Kill The Diesel Engine
Several decades ago, major manufacturers invested heavily in aviation technology as an alternative for tractors, trucks, and tanks.
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Stop Putting It Off: Handle These 7 Car Maintenance Projects This Spring
As the seasons change, so do your car's needs. You'll have to deal with the maintenance projects you keep postponing, eventually.
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5 Cars With The Best Discounts In Spring 2026, According To Consumer Reports
Looking for a new ride this season? Consumer Reports just released its latest data, and these five vehicles are seeing massive price drops.
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5 Unique Cars Powered By Motorcycle Engines
Each of these unique vehicles has its own story and design history, but all share motorcycle-powered drivetrains and deliver maximum smiles per mile.
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4 3D Printed Car Accessories That Help Organize Your Car
Keeping your car tidy and free from clutter can be a never-ending task, but being able to create and customise your own solutions can make it easier.
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What Is Goodyear's Longest-Lasting Tire?
Goodyear has a reputation for quality and durability, but there's only one of its products that can be crowned as the longest-lasting tire the company makes.
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Why Some Intersections Switch To Flashing Traffic Lights At Night
Traffic lights follow the same green-amber-red order during the day, but at night, some of them switch to flashing certain colors. Why does that happen?
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This Ford Trapped In Ice Over 40 Years Ago Is Finally Back On Dry Land
Decades spent submerged at the bottom of a frozen lake did not do any favors for the classic vehicle's bodywork or paintjob.
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Toyota's 2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid Trades Excitement For Fuel Economy And Space
With three rows of family-friendly space and a fuel-efficient hybrid drivetrain, is this Grand Highlander the SUV to beat?
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This Is The Worst Time To Use Cruise Control (But Many People Do It Anyway)
Cruise control can make long drives easier, but there are situations where using it can actually put you at risk. Here’s what you should know.
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Five New EVs With The Biggest Price Drops In 2026
U.S. consumers looking for an EV in 2026 no longer have federal incentives to help with affordability, but the market has responded with some major price drops.
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California's High-Speed Rail Just Took A Huge Leap Forward Towards Completion
When it comes to high-speed rails, the United States is way behind other nations around the world. However, there is something cooking in California.
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Four Underrated Car Battery Brands That Can Compete With Interstate
The Interstate car battery is considered the gold standard by most gearheads, but its lesser-known competitors are often just as capable and reliable.
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Gas Price Gouging Sparks Investigation As CA Costs Continue To Soar
California already has some of the priciest gas in the U.S., but some stations have taken it too far, triggering an investigation into price gouging.
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3 Used Toyota SUVs That Offer The Most Affordable Luxury In 2026
Toyota SUVs are known for reliability, making them popular choices for used vehicles. Yet they're also a great way to find some affordable luxury, too.
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