Ever notice how a lot of older cars—that are in otherwise good condition—have dull, fogged-looking headlights? It can be the one thing that brings the whole car down, making it look neglected and old beyond its years. In addition to the cosmetic hit, this sort of headlight damage can be a safety issue: it often... Continue Reading →
The car reliability Olympics: which country makes the most reliable cars?
Above perhaps anything else, reliability is the one thing that most car shoppers look for when buying a used car—and with good reason. No one wants to be burdened by their new-to-them car breaking down or giving them trouble, and car buyers are especially uninterested in the financial headache that an unreliable car can become.... Continue Reading →
Car condos, the ultimate car lover’s cave
When you get a new car, have you ever wanted to sleep in it? Or keep finding excuses to go out to the driveway or garage, just to see it again? That may sound crazy to some, but there are a lot of us car geeks who can totally relate. And for those of us... Continue Reading →
Why the 2000s were the best era for performance cars
Car enthusiasts notoriously slow to warm up to new models, technologies, and trends in the auto industry. They’re quick to claim that water-cooling ruined the 911, and that electronic power steering neutered the 3-series’ famously sharp sports-sedan character. In reality, most of these changes are for the better, and broaden a car’s potential audience, and... Continue Reading →
The 5 best car care habits to form in 2021
It's the start of a new year and a great time to form new habits. Most of us set goals around taking care of ourselves, but why not our cars as well? Here are some things to start doing in 2021 to keep your car running and looking its best. 1. Keep it clean The... Continue Reading →
What’s next for electric cars: the most interesting models coming this year
As we start off 2021 and gaze into the automotive future, electric cars are all over it. In August, 2020 electric vehicle (EV) sales had already reached 1.6 million in the US. Tesla, currently the only all-electric vehicle manufacturer in the US market, sold 499,550 cars in 2020. That’s a considerable increase from the 367,500... Continue Reading →
How to prevent car theft and break-ins
Stolen cars and car break-ins have been on the rise for the past several years, but they've seen a particular spike in 2020. This is largely due to the pandemic and people driving less and often leaving their cars parked for long periods of time (for tips on how to keep it mechanically sound, check... Continue Reading →
AWD isn’t enough: why you need winter tires
Whether it’s Audi’s famed Quattro or Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, many motorists rely on these types of all-wheel drive (AWD) systems to keep them safe when driving in snow and ice. This is largely because car manufacturers tout all-wheel drive as the end-all be-all winter weather defeater—but the truth is that AWD is only... Continue Reading →
86’d: 5 Surprising car models discontinued for 2021
As we get ready to start a new year, there are a lot of things that will be different—this year more than most. On the automotive front, there are some car models that won't be joining us in the new year. Here are the five canceled car models that surprised and/or disappointed us the most!... Continue Reading →
The post-pandemic car market: what lies ahead?
A lot of things have changed in the car industry since the start of the pandemic. Some things will likely go back to the way they were. But a lot of new ways of doing things—that were necessary adaptations for the pandemic—may prove to be better ways, and may turn out to be permanent changes.... Continue Reading →