To help fellow car enthusiasts, we often feature stories about problematic years for various vehicle models. It, of course, doesn’t mean one is better or worse. Instead, it’s intended to highlight which model years proved to be the most expensive to own, repair, or maintain. If you find yourself on the lookout for a used …
The Honda Civic is a popular car on both the new and used market. It’s available in five different trims and three body styles to suit each driver’s needs. The Civic is a favorite among both consumers and critics. In fact, it even won Motor Trend’s pick as the Best Compact Sedan of 2019. The …
It’s not only celebrities that are going electric. Classic trucks and SUVs are now being converted to electric drive, keeping classic utility without problematic powertrains. Swapping the engine out for an electric motor also makes affordable importable off-road SUVs easier to live with—fewer obscure parts to break. But SUVs aren’t the only off-roaders. Both Lancia …
The Chevrolet Cruze is a sporty compact car sold around the world by General Motors. With its stylish appearance and plenty of room inside, it initially seemed like an improvement over previous Chevy compact cars like the Cavalier and Cobalt. Unlike many compact cars, the Cruze has more weight and feels like a safe, solid …
The Honda Civic is one of the most popular vehicles in the Honda Motor Company line. More than 300,000 of these automobiles are sold in the United States each year. There are four body styles offered and two high-performance forms. The Honda Civic is best known for its fuel efficiency, making it a solid choice …
When people list off their favorite cars, you hear about the big hauling pickups, the large SUVs or even the off-road thrill-seeking roadsters. They might list speed as the No. 1 feature of the vehicle they’re looking to buy or wish they had. The one car you rarely hear about, though, is the Toyota Corolla. …
Every year, vehicles of all types get into some sort of fender bender. Whether your car gets a small dent in the body or one side gets crushed, it’s still a scary and frustrating thing to experience. Have you ever wondered, though, whether there’s been a specific type of vehicle that’s more prone than others to get …
In contrast to some other celebrity car owners, Fast & Furious star and rapper Ludacris keeps his collection relatively humble. One of his most well-known vehicles is a 1993 Acura Legend that he’s described as a “dream car.” He still dailies it, and it even shows up on an album cover. But that Legend may …
It’s assumed that vehicles need regular maintenance to stay in working order. But, what if your car needs maintenance all the time? This is something owners of the Toyota Camry and other Toyota owners have been finding with cars that have excessive oil consumption. What the problem is Certain Toyota models, both Camrys and other …
The Toyota Corolla is legendary for its reliability and toughness. However, there are a few problem years that you should never buy.
Racing doesn’t just improve vehicles; it also helps automakers start fanbases. Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, and Audi made names for themselves on the rally circuit. And often the technology being flung about on gravel tracks or through desert sands ended up on sale in the showroom. The Audi Ur-Quattro, in particular, helped usher in the modern …
It’s wintertime, the weather’s cold, and it just snowed a few inches. When you’re in a hurry and just want to get going, scraping your windows or clearing snow off your car is the last thing you want to worry about. So, you might do what many others have and just scrape a spot large …
If you had to list the most reliable sedans of all time, one car that might come to mind is the Honda Civic. This model has dominated since its introduction in 1973. It was one of the first to be fun to drive and was unique in design. The other perk – it was amazing …
Mark Harmon is an Emmy-nominated actor who rose to fame in the ’80s on the TV show St. Elsewhere. He now plays Special Agent Leroy Gibbs on NCIS, a popular police drama on CBS. The show is currently in its 17th season. Perhaps it’s only fitting that Harmon drives a former police vehicle in real …
SUVs are enormously popular. Although the passenger car isn’t quite dead yet, SUVs have overtaken cars in the used market. And of the top 5 least-depreciating vehicles in the US, 3 are SUVs. But SUVs aren’t perfect. And they’re not always the best vehicle for the job. For one, minivans are actually driven more than …
When your vehicle has received fewer redesigns than the Toyota 4Runner, you know it’s getting old. And yet, the Dodge Challenger is still remarkably popular. While the Ford Mustang may be ranked as higher on the used-car market, and Chevrolet’s updated the Camaro regularly, the Challenger actually beat out the Camaro in 2019 sales. In …
Today, it’s hard to find an SUV that doesn’t at least offer AWD. Although AWD isn’t invincible—especially in winter, when you should invest in good snow tires—it does help improve an SUV’s traction and acceleration. That matters for performance and luxury SUVs, especially ones made by Audi. It wasn’t an SUV, truck, or crossover that …
The Altima is one of Nissan’s oldest and most popular cars. Overall it’s a great choice if you need a reliable car, just stay away from this model year.
The Hyundai Elantra is one of the company’s most popular cars. That said, it’s good to know what to expect once this car gets a little older.
It feels like the Honda Civic has been around forever, and yet it still continues to be a consumer favorite. In August, it broke its all-time record for sales in a single month. The Civic also holds the title of being the most stolen sedan, especially if it’s from 2017. The current Civic has many …
Shopping for a used car makes a lot of sense in this day and age. You’ll save money on car insurance, registration, and taxes, and you won’t have to worry about depreciation, which is the loss in a car’s value over time. It also makes sense because cars are more reliable than ever; many have …
Despite being an extremely popular family car, the Ford Fusion has its share of complaints. One model year particular had a ton of issues.
The Toyota Camry is one of the most reliable and popular sedans on the market. However, there are two model years that have more problems than the rest.
Exclusivity is a powerful coin. To know that you’re one of only a select few to have access to something. Sometimes exclusivity is deliberate—Lamborghini doesn’t want too many people driving Urus SUVs, after all. Other times, the combination of materials, design, and customization drive prices up so high, few can afford them. Such is the …
The Honda Accord is one of the most popular cars in America, and for good reason. However, there are some common problems in older models.
Buying a used luxury car is a smart idea if you want more amenities and better quality for less cash. But getting the car you want is not without its challenges. How do you know if you’re getting the best car for your money? The experts at iSeeCars.com have compiled a list of the best …
People often think off-roading requires specialty vehicles. So, they put up a Jeep Wrangler’s or Land Rover Defender’s drawbacks to be able to crawl over rocks. Or they shell out large sums for Mercedes G-Wagons or Rolls-Royce Cullinans. But then they worry about damaging their expensive SUVs. And while inexpensive off-roaders like the Suzuki Jimny …
You might think that because you drive an older model Honda, you’re in the clear when it comes to auto theft. The truth is, the Honda Civic is the model most often reported stolen. There’s one model year in particular that tops the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) list of the ten most stolen cars …
Porsche, although now an automaker, was a design firm first. And building cars like the fast-charging Taycan, whose drive system forms the basis of a planned EV off-road racer, requires keeping one eye towards the future. But it also requires, at times, looking back. To a long, long time ago, in a galaxy really rather …
Buick announced today that the last American station wagon-the Regal TourX, will go out in 2020. Here’s a brief station wagon history. Though it has almost been like the walking dead, station wagons have always been integral to America. It will live on as the SUV and especially crossover. Wagons started in a manufacturer’s commercial …
You could see it coming but now that it is here it’s a sad day in US auto history. The Buick Regal TourX, America’s last station wagon, is dead. If you ever wanted a US station wagon with that new-car smell 2020 is your last chance. The idea that this bastion of 1950s American culture …
Why is Nissan being so stubborn about producing their own great concept cars? Yes, Nissan has been ignoring these concepts that could help them prosper. Nissan has been in the news for how dismal its business is these days. Sales are way down, the product is stale, and it seems in a malaise. But, back …
Pickup trucks, SUVs, and crossovers are the vehicles of choice for many drivers. But some believe the trend will shift back to sedans.
Ford recently lent the Mustang name to its new electric crossover, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. And fans aren’t happy about it.
When you buy something new, you expect it to work. Vehicles are no different. Especially with pickup trucks—whether on a job site or in the ‘burbs, people depend on reliable trucks. But designing and building a car or truck isn’t easy. And sometimes, problems show up; some minor, some catastrophic. Especially in brand-new, redesigned models. …
The average age of any given car on the road is nearly 12 years old. This is great news for drivers as they won’t have to buy a car as often.
While automakers can’t make drivers pay attention to their surroundings, the IIHS’s safety ratings of cars can be improved.
Airbags have been required for all U.S. cars since the late 1990s. But the history of these safety devices dates back to the ’50s.
If you want to buy an affordable, reliable new car that will hold its value, then check out this list of the least expensive cars of 2020.
What happens when you combine a Dodge Hellcat engine with a Mazda Miata? You get a powerful Miata mash-up that turns heads.
From design and assembly to the showroom and open road, virtual reality is improving the business of making and selling cars.
Despite many misconceptions, front-wheel drive cars can be used for towing. Just make sure you follow these precautions.
Fast cars and high price tags are typically thought to go hand in hand. But this doesn’t always have to be the case, take a look at these examples.
When shopping around for your next car you want to spend as much time with it as possible. There’s one car buying secret that lets you get more time with a car.
Luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz has made the plunge into the electric market. In a shocking announcement the company revealed its plans.
Getting a driver’s license at age 16 used to be considered a rite of passage. However, this tradition has declined in recent years.
School bus drivers have the huge responsibility of keeping America’s children safe. So how much does a school bus driver make?
There’s something to be said for longevity. For years now this Honda model has had steady sales numbers. And those numbers continue to climb.
The Toyota Sienna is one of the most popular minivans on the market, and for good reason. What does this spacious minivan cost?
Getting your car windows tinted has many benefits. But not all tinting jobs are created equal, here’s what you need to know about the prices.
