If you are a regular gas-user and have been most of your life, you probably just recognize diesel as that last gas pump you never use. In fact, most drivers never own a diesel car, even though you can buy everything from a truck to a BMW sedan that requires diesel fuel rather than standard …
Buying a car responsibly usually required a lot of budgeting and a lot of research. Even the most thorough driver can forget that the car payment each month is far from the only cost your car can, or might, have. In fact, there are some costs that add up pretty quick and some that are …
You probably don’t realize just how many fluids are in your car. Sure, the average driver knows the basics like windshield washer fluid and motor oil that has to be changed and certain intervals. We pay more mind to what we know needs to be changed frequently, but forget about servicing other fluids like brake …
Many drivers could argue that the days of the manual transmission are fleeting, but enthusiasts know better. There are still plenty of cars on the road today with stick shifts, and even some still in production for the newest model years. No longer taught in drivers ed, there is a lot of practices for driving …
If you’re a fan of luxury but don’t want to spend the money on something brand new, buying a used luxury car is usually a happy compromise. Volvo is one of the most underrated luxury brands on the market, but the fact that they are less common than BMW and Audi cars makes them the …
It’s the Guinness World Record that you never knew you didn’t want to break: the world’s hairiest car. Yes, you read that right, somewhere out there, one individual decided to set a record for one strange car customization. Even hairstylists might think this one has gone a little too far, and we can’t really imagine …
Whether you care about the brand of your car’s tires or not, chances are you’re familiar with the name Michelin. No matter what tires you prefer, chances are you know of the Michelin tire mascot, a pile of what looks like stacked marshmallows. Well, that mascot has a name, and if you guessed that he …
Acura seems to be the underrated competitor in the luxury car market. Far less popular than BMW and Audi, the prices of Acura cars seems like it should entice more buyers. In fact, among the Acura lineup is a very popular yet underrated style of car: an SUV with third-row seating. The latest prototype for …
You’ve probably heard the expression that something is “the best thing since sliced bread” — and we admit, sliced bread is pretty great — but what if there were some cool classic cars that were the best thing before sliced bread? In fact, sliced bread wasn’t actually invented until 1928 (or at least sliced bread …
If you’ve ever walked around a dealership lot and seen used cars with that little tag saying it’s a “certified pre-owned” vehicle chances are you wondered if that actually meant anything. Sure, it sounds like a total sales scam that people slap on used cars to make them more enticing, but there are some benefits …
Traveling in an RV can be a lot of fun. It is convenient that you don’t have to stress about what you’re packing or booking hotels, but it isn’t without stress. Traveling to some of the country’s most scenic roadways and vacation spots can be a great time, but finding the best place to camp …
If you’re even a few inches taller than the average person, you may have struggled to find a sports car that you can fit in. Sure, you can make the uncomfortable squeeze into plenty of small cars like the Lotus Elise, but chances are you at least want enough space to sit up straight and …
In 2019 there was a major recall that affected several of GM’s most popular brands. Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC vehicles were the cars most affected, but it turns out that several thousand were omitted from the original recall. The original recall itself affected an unpleasantly high number of vehicles across several models and production years, …
The Ford F-150 is one of the most popular vehicles in American, and it’s easy to see why. It’s home-grown roots give owners a sense of pride, while the truck itself is both affordable and practical. From the first generation of the F-150 in 1941 through to the latest and greatest 2021 model, the pickup …
Supercar enthusiasts are fond of the name McLaren, but chances are if you don’t pay attention to these unobtainable exotics, the name has only become recently familiar to you. While the brand has only become popular with the general public within the past few decades, the history of McLaren runs deep. Before the name was …
It’s probably not a question you’ve ever asked yourself, but how long would it take to park 50 cars? To the less experienced, that sounds like something that could take an hour or something that would take a team of people to do. For this record, however, the cars must be parked by one person, …
Speeding tickets may or may not seem intimidating depending on what kind of driver you are. Each state itself can be more strict or more relaxed on speed limits, but that isn’t always true for other countries. Going the speed limit is always the best, safest option — even if it isn’t always the most …
It feels like the manual transmission is dying. Decades ago, automatics became the latest and greatest thing with the introduction of the first fully-automatic transmission, and whoever said it would be the death of the manual transmission wasn’t wrong. Car enthusiasts know all too well that there is just something personal about shifting gears, kicking …
Owning Ranger Rover offers more than a vehicle; to many people, they are a versatile symbol of status and wealth. A pleasant mixture of off-road capability mixed with comfort, luxury, and modern styling, and it’s pretty hard to go wrong. There is one downfall to the brand’s name, and it is that they aren’t notoriously …
If I had a dollar for every time someone said “cars aren’t built like they used to be” I’d have enough money to send at least a few of them for some physics classes. It’s true, cars really aren’t built the same way anymore, and what people mean by that is they aren’t made out …
Carbon fiber has quickly gained popularity in the automotive world. What used to be something reserved for specialty cars has now become something you see in many consumer sports cars and even some trucks. It serves as a unique design feature that many people love — and even try to replicate using vinyl wraps — …
For many people, your car’s paint is just an option that makes it more personal. We pick colors we like or that we think will look good, but we don’t give it much thought besides that. In fact, most people don’t even take care of the car’s paint properly, using incorrect washing methods that actually …
When it comes to our children and friends, safety is one of the most important things. We buy car seats, ensure seatbelts are being properly, and take extra care in driving when we are responsible for the lives of others. We want our pets to be just as safe, but there is a lot of …
The past few months have been a sellers’ dreams for used cars. The fear of COVID-19 has left many people avoiding public transportation as much as possible. That also means those people are in need of affordable transportation. Even though there are a handful of new cars that are budget-friendly, they come nowhere close to …
We measure the luxury of a car by how quiet the cabin is. The more quiet the cabin is, typically, the more luxurious the car. On the other hand, the louder the car is lower the quality of the build materials. For a vehicle designed to be the most luxurious you can buy on the …
A warranty is one of the most significant benefits of buying a car brand new. They are usually provided by the manufacturer directly as an understanding between them and the car buyer that they will take responsibility for most manufacturing defects out of the control of the consumer. As an agreement, there are ways that …
The BMW brand has always been good at balancing out performance with style. They’ve produced everything from sports cars to SUVs — though unfortunately, we have yet to see a BMW truck — that reflects the racing heritage of the company by providing power as well as a never-ending enhancement to style. The 4 Series …
Years ago, when I had first heard that Chevrolet was doing research and design to turn their iconic sports car, the Corvette, into a mid-engine roadster, I couldn’t be more excited. The Chevy Corvette was one of the first cars that I ever loved, and I share some of my fondest memories of riding shotgun …
The Ford Mustang is one of the most popular options for a true American muscle car. There are so many trim levels that you can find one to fit almost any driving style or lifestyle. In fact, for a sports car, the Mustang is pretty versatile, so it is understandable why so many people choose …
The Ford F-150 is one of the best selling vehicles in America. Not just among pickup trucks, either, it is just one of the most popular methods of transportation. It’s easy to see why people like it: Ford is iconically American, it’s practical, it’s affordable, and the newest generation has a handful of trim levels …
You don’t know what you have until it’s gone, and for me, that means cupholders. Sure, your average consumer car has them, but more exotic choices for daily drivers like the Lotus Elise skip on them altogether. While the answer seems obvious now, you might be surprised to hear the history of cupholders and how …
If you’ve ever watched any racing, no matter what kind, you’ve noticed every once in a while, one of the race cars will pull off of the race track. In these crucial moments, the pit crew works in a rushed frenzy to accomplish several tasks, most of which you might not even realize from watching. …
The Kia Telluride is easily one of the most talked-about SUVs in the automotive world this year. It has received numerous awards and accolades for a range of successes. Owners are also pretty proud to brag about their new Tellurides, and we can’t blame them. With the third-row-seat practicality, sporty front end, and unique design, …
Driving in the summer is nice, but there is just something so relaxing about the fall. The crisp fall air, the beauty of leaves changing, the smell of bonfires, there is so much to love about fall. Driving with your windows down is nice, but driving with the top down on your convertible is picturesque. …
Our idea of sports cars usually leaves us thinking that they are generally unaffordable, but that isn’t always the case. In fact, there are a handful of great roadsters you can get even on a pretty tight budget, but one of the best by far is the Fiat 124. It’s unique styling, and relatively rare …
If you’ve ever heard of car scrapping, you probably think of those scenes in the movies where a car gets crushed by a giant machine. That isn’t exactly what happens when you sign your car over to the scrapyard. While it is true that many cars do end up getting squished, that doesn’t explain what …
The beginning of 2020 was, well, for lack of better words, rough. For individuals, for families, for businesses, and even for car manufacturers. All around, the sale of a lot of new cars wasn’t as great as it was anticipated to be. Car dealerships were hurting, and the automotive industry looked abysmal, that was, until …
Not as common in newer cars but still a problem for many older used cars, is a cracked dashboard. While it may be more of a cosmetic problem than any issue with safety, having a cracked dashboard can be rather annoying. Especially because the dashboard sits immediately in our range of sight, potentially leading you …
Looking at buying a used car, the first question we usually have is about the car’s mileage. For most of us, we recognize the value of a car’s mileage, but we aren’t always confident why. We use the number on the odometer to explain how far the car has traveled, and it gives us a …
There is nothing quite as terrifying as your car potentially catching on fire, and that’s why Ford is delaying the production of the new plug-in hybrid Escape. While it is unclear whether the Escapes themselves have been catching fire or the same battery packs in other cars have been, one thing is for sure: Ford …
The 2020 Jeep Compass is one of the most affordable options in the brand’s lineup. It isn’t as small as the Renegade and it isn’t as off-road capable as the Wrangler. The Compass sits somewhere in the middle below the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee, but it doesn’t receive as many nice comments or friendly reviews. …
Buying a brand new SUV can be expensive, and that’s why we spend so much time and energy researching potential options. We travel to dealerships to test drive what we think we might like, but there are so many options that it’s impossible to test drive them all. There are popular options like the Mazda …
The Volvo XC40 isn’t the most popular SUV on the market. That could be because Volvo isn’t as popular of a luxury brand as Audi or BMW, but that doesn’t mean it won’t hold up against the competition. In fact, the fact that the Volvo brand isn’t as common is part of what makes the …
If there is one thing we know about luxury SUVs, it’s that they don’t always get better with time. A lot of the luxury brands are always striving to outperform and out design their competitors. In the process, they produce cars better than their previous generations, meaning that the newest luxury car typically outdoes the …
We don’t always expect our sports cars to have the best fuel economy. In fact, chances are if you care about fuel economy you might opt for something that’s altogether electric. In modern times, we’ve laid to rest the idea that large displacement motors are the only way to get impressive power, and starting introducing …
In the US, Formula 1 racing isn’t nearly as popular as it is in some other countries. While we value sports like IMSA racing and NASCAR, Formula 1 is just something different altogether. There is a lot of reasons why Formula 1 should interest you, even if you don’t take any personal stake in a …
As fall begins the the leaves begin to change colors, many of us are left feeling grateful for some cooler weather. Cooler weather and less sunlight can mean a lot of things for our car. But, if you live in the north where trees are beginning to change colors and die, it could also mean …
It’s easier to look straight at used vehicles when you want to stay on a responsible budget, but you may be surprised to see a lot of affordable options that you can buy brand new. For SUVs, one of the best options is none other than the popular 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe. It’s affordable, it’s …
Buying a new SUV can be expensive, but there are also plenty of affordable options on the market too. Chances are if you are looking to buy a new SUV you want something practical, enjoyable to drive, and reliable. Narrow those choices down with a budget and you might find yourself needing to compromise. With …
Cars are machines that get us from point A to point B, and that’s how your average driver probably views them. While most people like to have additional features and safety tech that enhances their driving experience, the vehicles we drive are just a tool. To car enthusiasts, though, our deep-rooted passion for our car …
