Why modern cars nag you about seatbelts — and why it’s not going away
Seatbelt reminders in new cars have grown louder, longer, and more persistent because half of the Americans who die in crashes aren’t buckled up. In 2022 the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) began rating seatbelt reminders after U.S. traffic…
How to Handle a Bird Nest in Your Car Without Breaking the Law
Finding a bird nest tucked inside your car’s engine bay or wheel well isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a legal minefield. Most migratory birds in the U.S. are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of 1918, which makes disturbing…
Why Your Engine Has a Ground Strap (And Yes, It’s Critical)
Electricity is the invisible lifeblood of any car, whether it’s powered by an internal combustion engine or an electric motor. In a gasoline-powered car, electricity sparks the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber and keeps every system—from fuel delivery to…
The Porsche Taycan Wagons Will Continue Outside The US
Porsche is retiring the Taycan Sport Turismo and Cross Turismo from the United States, but both models will continue to be produced for other markets. A company spokesperson confirmed that the factory in Stuttgart will keep building the more practical…
The 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V: A 519-HP EV That Defies Categorization | Review
Cadillac’s 2026 Optiq-V is a 519-horsepower electric crossover that refuses to fit neatly into any single category. After a week behind the wheel, it’s clear this isn’t your typical luxury SUV—nor is it a hardcore performance machine. Instead, it occupies…
137,000 Catalytic Converters Were Stolen Last Year, And Hybrids Are The $1,400 Prize
Catalytic converter theft is on the rise again in the United States, with over 137,000 stolen last year, according to Carfax. The main targets are pickups and SUVs, such as the Ford F-150, Hyundai Tucson, and Ford Explorer, due to…
Hyundai Wants Its Electric N Cars To Feel ‘More Realistic’
Hyundai is planning to enhance its simulated gearbox technology in its next-gen electric N models, with possible features including idling, backfiring, and vibrations. The brand's head of R&D, Manfred Harrer, stated that Hyundai is already testing the upgraded technology, aiming…
America’s $1.7 Trillion Auto Debt Crisis Pushes Repossessions Back to Great Recession Levels
Americans now owe roughly $1.7 trillion in auto debt, and repossessions have surged to levels not seen since the Great Recession of 2007–2009. The crisis isn’t driven by reckless borrowers or aggressive repo firms—it’s a direct result of soaring vehicle…
Porsche’s profit margin plunges to 1.1% — so it’s slashing model variants
Porsche’s newly installed CEO Michael Leiters has unveiled Strategy 2035, a sweeping turnaround plan aimed at restoring the brand’s profit margins after they collapsed to just 1.1% in 2024. Leiters, who took the helm on January 1, argues that Porsche’s…
Virginia to mail AI stop-sign tickets starting July 1 — but only if your town opts in
Virginia is rolling out AI-powered traffic cameras that will issue tickets for rolling stop signs and failing to yield at crosswalks, starting July 1. The new law, Senate Bill 84, expands automated enforcement beyond speeding to include stop-sign and crosswalk…