With fuel prices still punishing drivers and new-car prices topping $50,000, every wasted gallon counts. Yet the internet is packed with “tips” that don’t just fail to save fuel—they actively burn more. Coasting downhill in neutral sounds clever, but modern…
The Slate Auto two-door electric pickup truck has been one of the most buzzed-about new vehicles of the past year, emerging seemingly out of nowhere from a partially Bezos-backed startup. After its April 2025 reveal, Slate initially teased a starting…
Hertz Global Holdings stock plunged 41% on June 24, 2026—the steepest drop since its 2021 IPO—after the car-rental giant warned of earnings pressure and unveiled a $400 million financing package. The company plans to issue $300 million in convertible payment-in-kind…
School zone signs scream at drivers with a fluorescent yellow-green (FYG) hue so aggressive it borders on neon. But that’s not just for kicks—there’s a method to the madness. The color isn’t arbitrary; it’s a deliberate safety measure backed by…
A new analysis links the rising hood heights of modern trucks and SUVs to America’s worsening pedestrian safety crisis, with taller front ends striking victims above their center of gravity and pushing them into the pavement rather than allowing a…
Nissan’s reputation for reliability has taken a serious hit in recent years, largely because of the widespread transmission problems plaguing its Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs). Unlike traditional automatic transmissions with fixed gears, CVTs use a pulley-and-belt system to deliver an…
America’s motorsport heartland is hemorrhaging race tracks. Western Pennsylvania’s Pitt Race—formerly BeaveRun—shut its gates last October after 24 years as a hub for pro and amateur racing. Now, a $50 million deal by Wampum I, LLC will turn the circuit…
The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X has just rewritten the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb record for production cars, shattering the previous benchmark by a staggering 23 seconds. Behind the wheel, JR Hildebrand piloted the all-wheel-drive, 1,250-horsepower Corvette to an official…
Cars.com has unveiled its 2026 American-Made Index, ranking the most American-built vehicles available in the U.S. market. The results reveal a stark reality for domestic automakers: only two American brands—Tesla and Jeep—appear in the top 10, while Japanese and Korean…
The average used car price has climbed back over the $30,000 mark for the first time since 2023, according to a recent intelligence report from CarGurus. This represents an 11% increase, amounting to over $3,000 more than the average used…