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  • A police officer performing a DUI test with a driver suspected of being intoxicated
    5

    Even A Single DUI Is Setting You Up For Massive Insurance Headaches

    Getting a DUI comes with a lot of negative consequences, most of which are extremely costly. Here's how even one DUI can lead to expensive insurance struggles.

    By B. L. Johnson 6 hours ago Read More
  • A screenshot from the IIHS moderate overlap front crash test showing a black Odyssey after it crashes in the IIHS lab
    6

    Honda Recalls 440,830 Odyssey Minivans For Rear Curtain Airbags That May Deploy After Hitting A Pothole

    The automaker first learned of this defect in 2017, but at the time determined there was no safety risk.

    By Logan K. Carter 20 hours ago Read More
  • A stripped Porsche
    34

    Los Angeles Car Strippers Leave Porsche 911 A Shell Of Its Former Self

    The cops notified the car's owner, and the LAPD says its detectives are on the case.

    By Amber DaSilva 20 hours ago Read More
  • Woman adjusting her dashcam.
    15

    If You Get A Dashcam For Insurance Reasons, Don't Forget They're Not Always A Plus

    Installing a dashcam to record evidence seems like a great idea, and it may well be, but will having one actually lower your insurance costs? It's complicated.

    By Chloe Clougher 23 hours ago Read More
  • Car race around the frozen lake during I.C.E (The International Concours Of Elegance) 2026 on January 31, 2026 in St Moritz, Switzerland.
    4

    How Thick Does Lake Ice Have To Be To Support A Car's Weight?

    It's a nine-inch minimum for a small car.

    By Ryan Erik King 1 day ago Read More
  • Smart road with dynamic speed limits and lanes
    7

    The Technology That Promises To Make Smart Highways A Reality

    People have talked about smart highways for decades. The idea always seemed too good to be true, but this new technology promises to make it a reality.

    By B. L. Johnson 3 days ago Read More
  • A silver and blue Ford Bronco II on a wet road.
    20

    How Ford's Rushed Bronco II Became A Target For Rollover Lawsuits

    Ford's Bronco II was marketed towards a younger audience, but it was also released with known issues that led to it being incredibly dangerous.

    By Aakash Badree 3 days ago Read More
  • Ferrari destroyed in car accident
    33

    What Happens To Your Insurance If You Crash Into A Really Expensive Car?

    If you think basic coverage is enough, think again. Causing a car accident can be financially devastating, especially if you crash into aa luxury car.

    By B. L. Johnson 3 days ago Read More
  • A close-up shot of the bell with a green stripe down the middle and a black flap that says Škoda in front of a black background
    17

    Škoda's Brilliant New Bicycle Bell Penetrates The Noise Cancelling Headphones Of Ignorant Pedestrians

    Called the DuoBell, it's aimed at reducing the number of pedestrian and cyclist collisions, which are on the rise thanks to noise-cancelling headphones.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 days ago Read More
  • Taylor Swift
    34

    Your Favorite Artist's Next Album Could Get Some Driver Killed

    A new study shows a marked increase in traffic fatalities around the release of popular new albums, but the real cause might be a bit deeper.

    By Collin Woodard 4 days ago Read More
  • Screenshot from the news broadcast showing the rear view of the black Pacifica after the explosion, with all doors blown out and parts strewn around
    48

    Oops! Woman Lights Cigarette While Driving, Blows Up Her Minivan Carrying A Leaking Propane Tank

    Residents near the area said the explosion shook their homes so violently it made pictures fall off the wall. Luckily, the driver is okay.

    By Logan K. Carter 5 days ago Read More
  • A Ford Fusion drives past a set of cones at a driving school
    5

    What Will You Learn At A Defensive Driving Course (That Could Also Save Money On Your Insurance)?

    "Defensive driving" may sound like it's all about driving slowly, but there's more to it than that. And taking a class can bring you a welcome discount.

    By Erik Sherman 5 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot from the news broadcast showing cell phone video of the white Volvo V70 with the whole hood in flames and a police officer staring at it
    29

    Volvo V70 Test Drive Ruined By Car Bursting Into Flames

    Yesterday, a mother in Rossville, Georgia, had an exceptionally bad car-buying experience when the V70 she was test-driving burst into flames.

    By Logan K. Carter 7 days ago Read More
  • Screen grab from Tesla's new FSD driver-assistance app
    33

    Tesla Gamifies The Advanced Driver-Assistance Software It Wrongly Calls 'Full Self-Driving'

    We're finally starting to make our roads safer, but adding a bunch of distracted, streak-chasing Tesla owners to the mix definitely won't help things.

    By Collin Woodard 7 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a standard white regulatory speed limit sign showing 25 MPH in bold black text, mounted on a metal pole along a suburban city street with blurred residential buildings and trees in the background.
    10

    Delivery Drivers Are More Likely To Speed If You Tip Them More, Study Finds

    If you add a little extra cash to the cost of your food delivery order, your food may arrive sooner, but at what cost?

    By Ryan Erik King 7 days ago Read More
  • Parker Smith of Yee Yee Life preparing to shoot a .22 pistol at Nitto Mud Grappler tires
    7

    This Test Shows How Bullet Resistant Tires Can Be

    What's the best way to find out how well a tire can stop bullets? Why not line up a bunch of rugged tires and fire increasingly heavy ammo at them.

    By Charles Krome 8 days ago Read More
  • A person holding an air pressure gauge with a tire in the background
    6

    Here's How (And How Often) To Inspect Your Vehicle's Tires

    Tires can suffer from a myriad number of issues, and if you don't keep on top of their maintenance, you could be in for a tough time on the road.

    By Alvin Reyes 9 days ago Read More
  • Car seatbelt with an energy management loop that help mitigate the crash loads and prevents injury
    14

    You've Seen That Seatbelt Loop, But Do You Know What It Does?

    If you've ever noticed a small loop of fabric on your car's seatbelt and wondered what its purpose is, you're not alone. Here's what it actually does.

    By Alvin Reyes 10 days ago Read More
  • Rear view of an orange 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X on a road through a forest
    12

    Chevy Corvette Under Stop Sale Because A Software Glitch Might Not Tell Drivers Their Turn Signals Are Out (Update: 33,000 Cars Impacted)

    The fix, as is so often the case these days, is an over-the-air update.

    By Justin Hughes 11 days ago Read More
  • A Waymo robotaxi in New York City's Times Square at night in the rain
    15

    Waymo's Stopped Testing Robotaxis In New York City, So What Now?

    The New York Department of Transportation has given no indication whether the permits will be renewed or expanded.

    By Justin Hughes 14 days ago Read More
  • Michelin 315/40 tire on a 21-inch alloy wheel
    65

    Why Michelin Started Putting RFID Tags In Its Tires

    RFID tags are everywhere, and thanks to French tire maker Michelin, they're now in your tires too. But why is this clever tech lurking behind your sidewalls?

    By B. L. Johnson 14 days ago Read More
  • A stolen McLaren Artura crashed in Manhattan.
    17

    McLaren Artura And Luxury SUVs Smashed In Thwarted NYC Parking Garage Heist

    I feel like this story should be from an old Norm MacDonald "Weekend Update" bit.

    By Nico DeMattia 14 days ago Read More
  • Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology
    6

    Mercedes Recalls Over 3,700 Electric G-Wagens Because Their Wheels May Fall Off

    The German automaker says it found the issue during its ongoing durability testing, and that it's very unlikely they would detach in real-world driving.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 15 days ago Read More
  • A woman uses a paper fan to cool down while sitting in the driver's seat of a hot car
    29

    The Science Trick That Can Cool A Scorching Hot Car Interior In Seconds

    Cracking the windows a couple of inches? That's old hat. There's a new trick that will help you cool that unbearably hot car, and do it for free.

    By Alvin Reyes 16 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a blue 2026 Nissan Leaf driving down the road with trees in the background
    20

    Nissan Recalls 51 New Leaf EVs For Spontaneous Combustion, Even When Not Plugged In

    The supplier discovered the cathode damage, figured out how it might have occurred, and changed its production process to avoid the issue in the future.

    By Justin Hughes 17 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of a vehicle's daytime running light above the headlights
    14

    Why Daytime Running Lights Are Mandatory In Europe But Not In The US

    Daytime running lights were designed to increase visibility of vehicles in low-light conditions. But while Europe makes them mandatory, the U.S. doesn't.

    By Shane Schmid 17 days ago Read More
  • Airbag exploded at a car accident
    35

    NHTSA Investigating Chinese Airbags That Have Killed 10 People

    The inflators were imported into the United States by unknown importers, probably illegally, so NHTSA doesn't yet know how many vehicles could be affected.

    By Logan K. Carter 18 days ago Read More
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