Everyone has that dream car they've always wanted, and it isn't always the newest model on the lot. In many cases, it's a classic, like the 1987 Land Rover Defender. As it happens, there is one currently available for sale. Should you be sinking a lot of money into an older vehicle, however?

Some people might say flying cars are the future. The same people would probably say accidents that cause cars to fly are not the future. To take flight, a car usually needs to travel at fast speeds. Unfortunately, traveling at speeds fast enough to propel cars into the air is incredibly dangerous.

In demolition derby events, drivers ram their cars into each other until only one remains. As you might expect, the Daily Mail reports that some drivers have been involved in fatal derby accidents. How did demolition derby become so popular despite its obvious safety concerns?

Airplanes are the safest way to travel, the old adage tells us. However, not all airlines are created equally. Some are just safer than others. Airline Ratings has taken the painstaking process to determine which airlines are the safest, and CNBC recently summarized that report. Here are the results.

Car sales have started to rebound after the pandemic. Many folks are buying cars with their families in mind, and that includes their furry family members. Autotrader has a list of the 10 best cars for dog lovers, and here's a look at that list for the 2021 model year.

Going to the DMV to take your driving test for the first time can be a little nerve-wracking, and if your car is an EV, it adds additional anxiety. Driver-assistance features are usually prohibited, and one driver found out that the advanced driver assist systems in a Tesla can cause you to fail.

Vaping is one way smokers have found that might beat their nicotine addiction. However, when driving using a vaping device, you could be putting yourself and others in danger and risking accidents. With it being dangerous, does that mean it's illegal? According to Apollo, the answer isn't quite as straightforward as you might think.

The coolest modification right now, the "Carolina Squat," is going to be Illegal in North Carolina Effective December 1, 2021. What does the law say? The suspension cannot be too far apart or it is in violation.

Most Americans have experienced climate change firsthand. The increase of wildfires, severe hurricanes, and destructive flooding are just a few examples. While large-scale natural disasters get the most attention, the impact of climate change on cars shouldn't be overlooked.

Cars with terrible headlights are common, but they shouldn’t be. More than half of accidents occur at night. Why don’t car makers prioritize headlights?

Some people fail their driving test spectacularly. That's what happened to a teen who crashed right into the DMV where she was taking her test. And this isn't the first time accidents like this have occurred.

Given teens' penchant for speeding and distracted driving, U.S. News based its findings on car safety features and other factors. In the end, one model topped the list of used midsize SUVs: the 2017 Toyota Highlander.

Here's a look at how often an oil change is necessary for your car and the risk of damage if you don't get an oil change when needed.

Rynia Kando sings Olivia Rodrigo on carpool vocal coaching with Cheryl Porter, but what does the NHSTA think about this kind of distracted driving? Pay attention to the road, people!

Vehicles have grown safer over the years. There are many reasons for this, and the introduction of smart safety features has definitely helped keep riders safer. That said, new cars also better protect occupants in other ways. Here's how.

Smoking while driving is a habit for some people. As soon as they get in the car, they light up. This is especially true if they aren't allowed to smoke on the job. But some states have outlawed smoking in cars in certain situations.

For big families car shopping, SUVs are the new minivans. You don't have to spend a lot of money to get one with tons of safety features. However, don't fret if you are not quite sure which SUV is the best one. There are several "best of" lists to help you decide.

Here's a look at the reasoning behind why most school buses don't have seat belts included for traveling students, and how they're designed to be safer without them.

Off-road driving is a favorite pastime for many Americans and drivers all over the world. Almost nothing can beat the thrill that off-roading can provide, especially when done in one of the toughest and most rugged off-roading vehicles in the world. Learn about three of the most extreme off-roading vehicles below.

While road signs exist primarily for pedestrian and car safety, the Virginia Department of Transportation (DOT) has proven that these signs can also be entertaining. Messages on the state's digital signs can be changed as needed or desired by traffic officials. Additionally, these messages go way beyond "Don't drink and drive" or "Buckle up."