A new car speaking to its driver no longer feels remarkable. Navigation systems issue directions, safety assistants complain about lane markings and voice controls wait patiently for somebody to remem
The charging session is complete. The battery has enough range, the dashboard looks satisfied and everyone is ready to leave. The plug, unfortunately, has made other plans. Pressing its rele
The key slides into the ignition normally, but refuses to turn. The steering wheel feels almost solid. Trying harder only makes the key flex in a way no piece of metal that small should ever flex.
A dead battery is annoying in any parking space. It becomes considerably more awkward when the car is nose-first inside a garage and the tow truck needs it in Neutral. The brake pedal feels normal.
Electronic door latches were meant to simplify things, with a cleaner design and fewer visible parts. Now they introduce a new concern, which is what happens when the power is gone. Jeep looked at
Battery-electric cars became a political mess well before Elon Musk turned public opinion against his cars by leading the "government efficiency" campaign that sent about 300,000 federal emp
Brake-by-wire systems are showing up in more vehicles these days, and there's no reason for concern. YouTuber Jason Fenske broke down some years ago how these systems function in his "En
Good news! Cars these days are built to last way longer than their old-school cousins. That means more awesome choices when you're hunting for a pre-owned ride. But even with fancy new parts
This whole cybersecurity thing is getting really scary, right? I mean, first it's your laptop, then your phone, and now your CAR? Ugh. But yeah, all that fancy tech in new cars has a downside &