Allison Robertson articles

Brunette woman with a classic truck

Pickup Trucks From The 1950s That No One Remembers—Seriously, Do You Remember Even 5 Of These Trucks?

Explore 25 once-popular pickup trucks from the 1950s that helped shape farms, businesses, and American roads but are rarely recognized today.
August 6, 2026 Allison Robertson
Blonde woman with a blue pickup truck

Pickup Trucks From The 1980s That Have Nearly Disappeared From American Roads—Seriously, Do You Remember Even 5 Of These Trucks?

Discover 25 pickup trucks from the 1980s that once ruled American roads but have become nearly impossible to find—even at classic truck shows.
August 5, 2026 Allison Robertson
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Pickup Trucks From The 1970s That Everyone Drove—But Nobody Talks About Anymore

Rediscover 25 forgotten pickup trucks from the 1970s that once ruled American roads, farms, and job sites—but have nearly vanished.
August 4, 2026 Allison Robertson
A confused elderly man in a car

I bought a vehicle with a giant touchscreen, but simple controls now take my eyes off the road. Are physical buttons coming back?

Giant touchscreens are everywhere, but are physical buttons making a comeback? Learn why automakers are changing direction and what it means for future vehicles.
July 31, 2026 Allison Robertson
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Pickup Trucks From The 1960s That No One Remembers—Seriously, How Many Do You Recognize?

These 25 popular pickup trucks from the 1960s were once everywhere, but today many younger drivers wouldn’t even recognize these classic workhorses.
July 23, 2026 Allison Robertson
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Classic Station Wagons From The 1960s That No One Has Seen In Years—How Many Do You Remember?

These 25 classic station wagons were once family favorites, but today younger generations would barely recognize these forgotten icons of the road.
July 22, 2026 Allison Robertson
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Car Accessories Every Baby Boomer Had In The 1970s That No One Born After 2000 Would Recognize—Did You Have Any Of These?

A nostalgic look back at 25 popular 1970s car accessories, from fuzzy dice and 8-track players to CB radios and locking gas caps.
July 20, 2026 Allison Robertson
Shocked woman in a car

My vehicle automatically brakes for obstacles that aren't there. How common are false emergency-braking alerts?

Learn how common false automatic emergency braking alerts are, what causes them, and when to have your vehicle inspected.
July 17, 2026 Allison Robertson
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I bought an extended tire-and-wheel package, but every claim seems to have an exclusion. Are these warranties ever worth buying?

Learn what tire-and-wheel protection warranties usually cover, the most common exclusions, and when they can actually save you money.
July 16, 2026 Allison Robertson