The DIN standard for car stereos, developed by the German Institute for Standardization, was a uniform standard that allowed for easy installation of aftermarket stereos. The standard, which included a 2- by 7-inch slot for single-DIN stereos and a 4-…
Five years after its launch, the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 has shed between 38% and 43.5% of its original value, according to iSeeCars and CarEdge. That steep depreciation makes lightly used examples a tempting alternative to pricier new trucks, especially…
Automotive obsolescence is creeping into showrooms as long-in-the-tooth models outstay their welcome, and readers have called out the worst offenders. The Miata ND is untouchable in many eyes, but the next-generation NE is already on enthusiasts’ wish lists. Elsewhere, the…
For years, the K5 Blazer was Chevrolet’s only full-size two-door SUV, but its sales began to decline after the 1979 energy crisis. The SUV segment expanded rapidly in the 1980s and 1990s, and GM needed to clarify its product strategy.…
Chevrolet has given the 2027 Corvette Stingray a fire-breathing new 6.7-litre LS6 V8 that cracks the 200 mph barrier straight from the factory, all for a starting price of $73,495 including destination. The outgoing 6.2-litre LT2 V8 in the 2026…
Sixty years ago, stuntman Joie Chitwood starred in the Liberty Mutual film “Hellbent for Safety,” a 1963 short that dramatized the dangers of distracted and careless driving using Chevrolet stunt cars and dramatic crash sequences. Restored and shared by YouTube…
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released a new crash test video pitting a 1996 Chevrolet Blazer SUV against the upcoming 2026 Chevrolet Blazer crossover to highlight the vast safety gap between modern and 1990s vehicles. The test,…
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 has arrived as a hybrid-only sixth generation with a starting MSRP of $33,320 (including destination), but dealer markups and limited availability may push real-world pricing higher. That sticker shock has buyers hunting for cheaper compact SUV…
The Fisker Ocean, a striking but troubled luxury electric SUV, has suffered one of the steepest depreciation hits in the EV segment since its 2023 launch. When new, the range topped out at $68,999 for the Extreme trim, while the…
Diesel engines and Corvettes aren’t a pairing that immediately springs to mind, but a handful of builders have flipped the script by stuffing oil-burning mills into America’s sports car. The results range from farm-bound beater trucks to full-blown drag monsters,…