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How To Spot Brake Lag Before It Becomes A Problem
Brake lag can turn your car into a death trap if you don't address it in a timely manner. Here's how to spot it before it becomes a catastrophic problem.
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Do New Cars Still Need An Engine Break-In Period, Or Is It Just A Myth?
A new pair of boots needs time to break in before they feel right. Does the same logic apply to modern engines, or is that just a popular misconception?
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This Solar Tonneau Cover Is A Neat Idea, But How Useful Is It?
Don't go thinking that you can slap one on the back and never plug in your Rivian again. It's a great idea, but it does have some limitations.
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These 10 Luxury Vehicles Have Terrible Resale Value
Owning a luxury vehicle comes with plenty of perks, but there are some risks to keep in mind as well. Here are the luxury vehicles with the worst resale values.
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Don't Blame The Kia K4 Hatchback For Being A Hatchback In A Crossover's World
I will stick my head out and make a bold claim: I think the Kia K4 Hatchback is a hatchback. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Tesla Updated The Cybertruck To Finally Earn IIHS' Seal Of Approval
Is the Tesla Cybertruck a good buy, now that it's an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus? No, no it is not.
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The Ford F-150 Lightning EV Is The Ultimate Used Truck Bargain
For the vast majority of truck buyers who just need a local daily driver with some capacity to do "truck stuff" the Lightning was an excellent choice
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The Inventor Of The Little Arrow That Tells You What Side The Fuel Filler Is On Has Died
The idea came to Moylan on a rainy day in April 1986 when he hopped in one of Ford's employee fleet cars to drive to a meeting at another building.
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Why Car Windows Shatter Into Glass Pebbles – But Windshields Don't
Why do car windshields and side windows behave so differently during a crash? The answer lies in material choices and the way safety changed over the years.
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Even More Tesla Doors Draw Regulatory Attention
We're looking at yet another NHTSA investigation into Tesla's doors, as well as Waymo's attempts to make its cars work when traffic lights don't.
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These Are The Cars You Want As Lego Kits
It's the heart of the holiday season, which means there's a very good chance that either you've recently bought a Lego kit for someone in your life.
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What's The Best Car You Saw This Year?
For me the answer is simple, and probably predictable for anyone who knows me and has read my work.
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These Are The Safest New Cars You Can Buy, According To The IIHS
If you're in the market for a safe new sedan, you're going to want one that earned either a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+.
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Is It Legal For A Car To Have Two Different License Plates?
Because license plates come from state governments, the laws about them vary from state to state. Is there any place you can have two different plates?
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Indian Sport Chief RT Will Make A Man Out Of You
It's so effective at making its rider into a big scary tough loud Cruiser Guy of pop culture fame that this is the first motorcycle I've brought up in therapy.
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This Early Oldsmobile Was Powered By A One-Cylinder Engine
Modern engines use varying cylinder counts and configurations, but early models from historic brands like Oldsmobile had a simple approach to providing power.
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These US States Will Fine You For Driving With Snow On Your Car
Several states in the Northeast are toughest on driving with snow on your car, but a number of other states around the country prohibit it, too.
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3 Reasons Automakers Switched To Electric Power Steering
Electric power steering was just a novelty when it was introduced, but now it's the standard for the feature. There are three main reasons why this is so.
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7 Cheap Used Cars That Aren't Worth The Trouble
A cheap car may seem like the deal of a lifetime. However, suspiciously affordable vehicles are often hiding serious flaws. These are the cheap cars to avoid.
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What Happens If You Put Diesel In A Gas Car?
Topping your car up with the wrong fuel is one of the worst mistakes you can make. Here's what happens if you put diesel in a gasoline-powered vehicle.
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My Most Anticipated Video Game Of 2026 Might Be This Simple Vibes-Based Lanesplitting Indie
"LANESPLIT" is a simple game from a one-person developer, and at my advanced age of 29 that's the kind of game I have the time and energy to play after work.
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The Best All-Season Tires For Winter Driving In 2025, According To Consumer Reports
These all-season tires offer balanced year-round performance in a tire you can leave on your car until it's time to replace it.
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3 Things You Should Really Know About Your Car's Headrests, According To A Seat Engineer
Headrests aren't just for comfort or to bang your head against when stuck in rush hour traffic, they're a hugely important part of your car's safety systems.
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Cadillac 500 V8: What Made The Brand's Largest Engine So Interesting
The Cadillac 500 V8 is the largest engine that the luxury manufacturer ever built, but here's what makes its story even more interesting.
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Let's Say You Won A Car On The Price Is Right, Here's What Happens Next
You may think that if you win a car on "The Price Is Right," you can drive it right off the studio floor. What follows, though, is more complex and takes time.
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Mirai Owners Suing Toyota Because Hydrogen Is The Most Common Element In The Universe But It's Damn Difficult To Find On Earth
The Mirai's reliance on fuel cell technology requires hydrogen filling stations, which are pretty much non-existent in the U.S.
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