Few automotive features can make a parked car look as alive as pop-up headlights. Turn the switch and two neat sections of bodywork rise from the hood, pause with theatrical precision and reveal the l
Changing a car battery used to be one of the cleaner bargains in home mechanics. Remove two terminals, undo the clamp, lift out the old battery and fit the new one. The clock might need resetting a
The usual history of the rearview mirror is wonderfully neat. Ray Harroun entered the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911 with a mirror attached to his Marmon Wasp. He drove alone while his competitors
A used car can look completely fine and still be lying to you. That is the uncomfortable truth behind a lot of “great deals.” The paint shines. The interior smells normal enough. The s
Buying a car without a plan is how people end up agreeing to things they did not mean to agree to. That is not because they are careless. It is because the dealership does this every day, and mos
Money's tight for a lot of people right now. In America, leasing is huge because it keeps monthly payments lower on something like a new Toyota Corolla. But that three-year commitment can start fe
Mazda's not a volume giant compared to other Japanese automakers but enthusiasts respect the brand. For decades if you wanted a rewarding rear-wheel drive sports car, the MX-5 Miata was probably y
J.D. Power just dropped its 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Survey. If you're into reliability stats, this is your Super Bowl. Great for settling arguments about whether Chevys really beat Fords o
The 2016 Lexus RX 350 showed up with a bunch of siblings that year. Extended-wheelbase RX-L, sporty F-Sport, gas and hybrid options. Big step up from the previous generation that ran 2010 to 2015. Peo
Most people don't think much about tires until they need new ones. But the type matters a lot more than just grabbing whatever's on sale. All-season and all-terrain are what most folks end