When you do everything right and take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance, it's a blow if accidents happen while in the dealership's care. Unfortunately, this has happened to a few people. So, if a dealership totals your car, what happens next?

Oldsmobile was once a luxury brand that competed against Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Jaguar. Like most fledgling automakers in those days, Oldsmobile earned its reputation for making luxury cars due to groundbreaking innovations. However, some of the technology back then had been originally patented by inventors years before automakers incorporated it into their vehicles.

As technology advances, so does the ability of thieves to break into our cars. There are ways to keep your car safer, and some of them may surprise you.

Most people would be happy to pay less for their car insurance. However, it can be tough to determine what factors affect the costs of car insurance. Additionally, since insurance rates can be tricky to figure out, there are rumors that spread misinformation. Today, we take a look at several car insurance myths.

With a vehicle history report such as Carfax, you'll have a better idea of a car's repair history. However, how trustworthy and reliable is a Carfax report? It's important to keep in mind that while a Carfax report can be helpful, it will never give us the whole story.

Gas tank tampering is a real issue. However, while some people might steal your gas, others might prefer to leave something behind, like sugar. Here's what to do when a passive-aggressive enemy or a bored teenager takes their issues out on your car's gas tank.

Few things compare to hitting the open road. If that road is scenic and challenging, even better. But some of the most thrilling motorcycle rides are also among the most treacherous.

Everyone is aware of the fact that drinking while driving is not ok. Beyond the safety concerns, it is illegal. However, there is a gray area for some people thanks to the popularity of recreational vehicles. When you are not driving, can you drink in an RV, or is it still illegal?

Tesla Autopilot is under fire. Again. This time, rather than a few journalists relaying stories from behind a keyboard (hi), things are a lot more serious. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a formal investigation into Tesla's proprietary adaptive cruise control software. Unfortunately, this comes after a series of accidents, some of them fatal. We've heard about these stories before, and admittedly, I've covered several of them. But now, Tesla is in real hot water with the Feds.

While I haven't said it here, I think one's personal data is the most valuable thing about them. Companies pay for it, and they steal it. Remember all that TikTok nonsense? Now, the Washington Post has discovered that your Chevy Bolt knows a lot more about you than you might think. It's scary stuff to be sure, but it's a part of modern life that's become inescapable. Or is it? Now, it's time to find out.

Vehicle exhausts are common emitters of carbon monoxide, and leakage of the gas can cause slow but serious poisoning to cars' occupants. Exposure to high levels of CO causes severe tissue damage and can even lead to death.

If you're unable to avoid a motorcycle accident, safety gear such as helmets and airbag-equipped vests and jackets can help you escape death. But even with safety gear, you should always go to an emergency room to get checked after a crash. As one man in Italy found out, it could save your life.

Before heading out for a ride, it's important to follow safety protocol and ensure your motorcycle equipment isn't violating laws or state requirements. If it is, you could end up with a potentially unsafe setup on your bike, resulting in costly tickets. Follow these if you want to avoid a traffic stop.

Car accidents can happen out of nowhere. Sometimes, it's due to driver error, and there are many things that you can do to help mitigate those types of accidents. However, sometimes an accident is unavoidable when something out of the ordinary happens. That's what happened to a motorcyclist when a pigeon caused a freak accident.

Sometimes it can be a little too easy to let clutter pile up in the car. However, letting trash accumulate in your vehicle isn't just unsightly. It can also be an issue of car safety. Just ask the woman whose mound of debris caused her to land on a very embarrassing list.

Hot shot trucking is a relatively new way for individuals and companies to ship goods, like materials or large equipment, over long or short distances using a more on-demand, Uber-style approach. If you're interested in getting involved in hot shot trucking, you'll need the right equipment. Learn about the best trucks when out car shopping.

Whether they're gas-powered or use electricity created by fossil fuels, it's only so long until cars are forced to use cleaner propulsion methods. Gas has become cleaner over the years, but it's still made of toxic chemicals that threaten car safety standards.

Forest fires can be deadly, so it's important to know how to escape one if you live in an area where wildfires are common. Can you outdrive a forest fire? We take a look at whether you can, plus some of the best car safety tips to try to do that.

One trucker's healthy snack almost killed him until a huge crash saved his life. Here's his story and how you can avoid such a harrowing accident.

Mclaren is known for a lot of things: Formula 1, the legendary Gordon Murray-designed F1, the brand's ties to Ayrton Senna, you name it. Thankfully, that all boils down to one convenient word: performance. The brand is known for making things that go, turn and stop. However, there's now a Mclaren recall that interferes with one of those things. A new recall has been reported by the NHTSA stating there's an issue with the brakes on your Mclaren.