According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, teens have nearly four times higher crash rates than older drivers. So, when they are looking for their first vehicle or their parents are looking to buy them one, safety is often of the utmost importance. That is why Consumer Reports and the IIHS joined forces recently …

No matter your budget, everybody wants a quality car. However, the definition of quality definitely changes as the years go by.

As Bronco demand continues to overwhelm supply, Ford fans and execs are getting into heated discussions with Jeep Wrangler fans. That’s understandable, given both are heritage-heavy off-road SUVs with removable roofs and doors. But it’s in the doors where the Ford Bronco may have the advantage over the Wrangler. Because, while the Jeep’s getting a …

You don’t have to buy the newest, most expensive car to get all of the cool safety features you are looking for. If you’re like me and prefer buying used cars, you may think that safety features aren’t that helpful, because that’s what I thought until I bought a Cayenne with all of the bells …

When shopping for new cars, one thing we like to do, besides the test drive, is to play with all of the tech features the car has. There are some features that we’ve become accustomed to having, like BlueTooth connectivity, and sometimes even cell phone integration like Apple CarPlay. Some functions of the infotainment system, …

You’ve probably checked the crash-test ratings of plenty of cars you’ve been interested in purchasing without giving much thought to how the process works. Crash testing cars is usually done with crash-test dummies and the car in question to see how the vehicle and passengers will be impacted in standard crash scenarios and at different …

Upgrading your car's old headlights to LED or HID ones might seem tempting. But unless your headlights are designed to accept HID or LED bulbs, the drawbacks outweigh the potential benefits.

Cameras are increasingly being used in many aspects of car safety. In fact, in addition to airbags and seat belts, one key mandatory safety feature is the backup camera. However, as with other safety features, simply having a backup camera installed doesn’t automatically make you safer. Why backup cameras are mandatory Although backup cameras, aka …

The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic cars in the United States. However, how has the Mustang held up in terms of safety?

All across the U.S., the postman’s best friend; the USPS Long Life Vehicles, have been bursting into flames at an alarming rate. You know the trucks, they’re the square little delivery trucks with the right-side driver’s seat to make it easier for letter carriers to shove the mail into your mailbox. Since May 2014, there …

The Jeep Renegade is a fun little SUV still has the soul of a Jeep. But when it comes to safety, how does the new Renegades stack up?

We’ve all been guilty of trying to snack on the go, and sometimes that means grabbing whatever food we have and taking it for the road. There are plenty of finger foods that are perfect to munch on while driving, and picking a good option usually means its safer. There are some foods that people …

The first few minutes of being in your car after it’s been sitting outside in the sun feel like the hottest place in the world – it might even make you question why you pay for that expensive gym membership with the sauna when you can get the sauna experience for free. Maximizing your car’s …

Whether you’re running late for work or on a multiple-day road trip, we’ve all been guilty of stopping for a snack along the way. Sometimes we have a few moments to stop and eat, but other times we just have to grab food and go, and that can mean trying to eat while you drive. …

We’ve all heard the warning about distracted driving, usually attributed to cell phone usage and texting, but there are other things inside of the car and outside of the car that can be just as distracting. While distracted driving sounds dangerous, it isn’t uncommon for drivers to have their attention unintentionally taken from the road, …

When it comes to safety, car manufacturers are constantly coming up with new tech and features to make their cars better. There seem to be so many safety features available on the market, and some of them sound more useful than they actually are. Whatever the car safety feature may be, many drivers have different …

When looking for the right minivan, safety is one of the most important factors. That's why Honda made the 2021 Odyssey as safe as possible.

Hyundai is known for building some safe cars and the Elantra is no exception. So where exactly does the Elantra rank in terms of safety?

Small cars like the Fiesta sometimes get a bad rap when it comes to safety. But the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that larger vehicles like crossovers and SUVs are partially to blame for that. But the driver isn’t the only person involved in every accident. There are passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians that …

The Subaru WRX is cherished for its style and performance. But when it comes to safety, how does the WRX stack up against the competition?