Kristen McCoy

A recent Chicago Tribune article reports that cost of ownership is turning Americans away from their fascination with cars. But many still view driving as a necessary evil. And in certain cities, the driving is about as evil as it can get in these United States.  And even if public transportation is cheap and readily …

Looking for a large, luxurious off-road SUV. On paper, this description fits the 2019 Lexus LX 570 well enough. But, at over $90,000, does Lexus’s flagship SUV offer enough to justify its price? Doug DeMuro doesn’t think so, as he explains in the video below. From its inception in 1996 as the LX 450, this SUV …

While some motorcycle laws seem reasonable -- especially those intended to keep riders safe -- others defy common sense.

Tesla service centers are overloaded with newer Teslas, like the Model S and the Model X. So who fixes Roadsters if Tesla can't?

The original Audi Quattro stands a fierce competitor as well as the ultimate rally car, and for good reason. In this YouTube video produced by The Smoking Tire, Zack Klapman is lucky enough to drive a 1985 Quattro that was far ahead of its time. The car is co-owned by Kenny, a 1980s car enthusiast who joins Klapman …

Serena Williams is one of the most powerful women in sports. So why does she feel a special connection with this luxury SUV?

Tiger Woods is one of the richest athletes in the world. Owning this insane super-yacht is just one of the perks. But does he even use it?

For the past few years, Tesla has been the sweetheart of the EV rodeo. Despite all its problems from the runs-in with NHTSA to a class-action lawsuit to founder Elon Musk’s unpredictable behavior, Tesla has managed to prevail—especially in the EV luxury sedan category. But if the quirky automaker doesn’t catch the 2020 Porsche Taycan in its …

A certain item being sold online is popular enough if it gets a number of hourly views. But it’s been listed for over two years, and its price has nearly tripled since then. If this listing was just for the original hubcaps from Grampa’s old Ford Skyliner, we would just shrug and move on. But this eBay …

Two legendary muscle cars go head-to-head in a race. Both are quick as they roar off the first line. Brand fans think they know which car should be faster. If you try to be objective, though, it might be hard to predict the winner.  The two cars vying for position are the 2019 Ford Mustang …

The flattest, smoothest strip of concrete in the world is a three-mile runway in Florida. This was once the Shuttle Landing Facility runway at the Kennedy Space Center where the Space Shuttle took off and landed. It’s now the home of Johnny Böhmer Proving Grounds where automakers and private owners run their vehicles to get …

Picture this: you’re happily crawling up an off-road trail in the Colorado Rockies in a luxury SUV. As you process that image, let’s suppose that the luxury SUV is a Volkswagen Touareg. So, how does a comfortable, tech-heavy mommy cruiser climb up a rugged 4X4 trail? It does it surprisingly well. The Touareg, as The Fast …

Three-cylinder engine cars have gotten a bad rap over the years. This reputation reaches back to the days of the tiny struggling Geo Metro in the 1980s and the boxy wheezing Subaru Justy in the ’90s. Whether by chance or by design, three-cylinder vehicles are hard to find in the U.S. these days. For example, both of the EcoBoost …

Vehicles are such a big part of our lives. Here are 12 oddball facts about cars most people probably don't know.

The most expensive car ever produced was revealed at recent motor show. What jaw dropping price do you have to pay for this car?

Amphibious vehicles are among the most ingenious inventions ever created. People are often surprised to learn they can buy one for themselves.

Some people enjoy the practicality and fun driving provided by small cars. Here are the tiniest cars available in 2019.

Some cars have way more power than necessary. These cars fall on the opposite end of that spectrum, with a surprising lack of power.

At this point we know basically everything about the new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, what about how fast this impressive car goes?

As the years march on, it's the destiny of certain cars to be discontinued. But these cars are ready for a second chance at life.