How would you feel if your over $100,000 S-Class Mercedes got recalled while brand new? That’s what owners of the 2021 S-Class are looking at. Today Mercedes recalled a batch of 2021 S-Class sedans over a steering issue. Mercedes-Benz sure isn’t what it used to be. Mercedes knows the optics-it even offered an apology Mercedes …

The Toyota Corolla is world-renowned as a practical car. Though the Corolla may not be the flashiest or prettiest on the market, it checks many boxes. One of those is reliability. The 2021 Toyota Corolla is rated not only one of Toyota’s most reliable cars but also one of the most reliable compact cars overall. Reliability and …

The car manufacturer that seems to be the rising underdog in the past few years is Kia, and the brand has done pretty well to reestablish itself. Knocking it out of the ballpark with the Kia Stinger and the Kia Telluride, the manufacturer has shown that they can hit the nail on the head with …

The Volkswagen Arteon is one of the German automaker’s latest entries in the American market. But this four-door midsize car is already getting a major update. Volkswagen is no stranger to scandals, so this early update might seem to signal trouble. But that’s not necessarily the case with the 2021 Arteon, and here’s why it’s …

The Toyota Corolla is widely recognized as one of the most practical affordable cars on the market. The 2021 Corolla was described as being wildly OK when considering its Consumer Reports score. However, many may be surprised to know that the Toyota Corolla is one of Toyota’s best-selling cars- with the 2020 Toyota Corolla being the third best-selling Toyota …

Honda has always had a trustworthy and well-deserved reputation. Consumer Reports has even named the automobile company as the most reliable brand on the market in 2019. Over the years, Honda has released some of the most impressive and top-of-the-line numbers. The Civic, Pilot, and S800 have all been recognized as some of Honda’s greatest …

Sometimes an automaker realizes it’s time for a change when it comes to the design, style, and features of its vehicles. And nearly every critical review online will offer an overview of “what’s new” for each vehicle in question. Acura didn’t bring too much to the “what’s new” column this year for its sporty Acura …

The Hyundai Elantra isn't very hard to break into.

If you’re shopping for a family sedan, then you’re most likely looking at either a Honda Accord or a Toyota Camry. And who would blame you? They’re both fantastic sedans that are sure to last you a long time. But have you checked out the Hyundai Sonata? It was redesigned for the 2020 model year …

Once you saw one you never forgot them. Those Volkswagen Harlequin Polos from 1995. Do you remember them? 1995 Polos got separately-painted panels of Chagall Blue, Ginster Yellow, Pistachio Green, and Tornado Red. Some loved them, so hated them, but you have to admit it was a crazy idea from staid VW. Now it unveiled …

Last year was brutal for the auto industry. COVID-19 forced more than one automaker to shut down production, and being forced to work from home meant more than one potential consumer wasn’t able to purchase a new vehicle. That did little to stop the 2020 Toyota Camry from having a good year, however. While it …

With the Stellantis merger complete we get to guess which vehicles live and which die. This applies to some of the 14 brands currently within the new Stellantis company. Two models from the former PSA group that will probably die are Lancia and DS. That could also hold true for Chrysler and Dodge. Peugeot just …

The 2021 Volvo S60 is the Swedish luxury automaker's smallest model. But is this small car just as safe as the rest of Volvo's lineup?

The Volkswagen Golf 8 has had a rocky start so far. In Europe, software problems at launch caused VW to make its first recall of the sedan. Now, another Golf recall is upon us. What’s going on over at Volkswagen? This time 56,000 Golf 8s are being recalled The last recall was for software issues …

The 2021 Dodge Charger is a powerhouse, but the discontinued 2020 Chevy Impala might be a smarter buy. Which sedan would you choose?

Fast cars turn heads, exceed speed limits, and can take you on some pretty exciting adventures.  But they aren’t always the most practical vehicles you could own, and they cost a pretty penny. If there’s no way a new fast car could fit into your budget, all isn’t lost. There are plenty of good used …

It’s not uncommon for base model vehicles to offer very little in terms of performance, tech, and convenience features. But what if there was a car that over-delivered at its entry-level in a way that would give consumers no reason to bump up trims? There might just be one. And some are suggesting there is …

Used BMWs’ affordable prices can be tempting, but many potential buyers worry about how reliable these German luxury cars truly are. After all, just because a car is cheap to buy doesn’t necessarily mean it’s cheap to own. But with enough care, you can find an inexpensive model. This week’s Cars and Bids featured bargain …

The Nissan Versa won’t win any awards for being fast or exotic-looking, but there are still plenty of reasons why drivers gravitate towards this affordable sedan. If you’re looking for the perfect new car to tackle your boring daily commute, or you’re buying a car for the newest driver in your family, passing up on …

The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon has been turning heads for the right reasons. It’s even been ranked among the top five luxury midsize sedans. This hatchback’s unique fit and finish, matched with impressive handling and braking, are just a few reasons this Volkswagen warrants attention. Consumer Reports gave the 2021 model an almost perfect score in …