Jack Hawkins articles

Trace the history of Ferrari’s legendary V12 engines, from the 1947 125 S and classic 250 series to the Daytona, Testarossa era, Enzo, 812 Superfast, and today’s 12Cilindri.

Discover why a minor bumper tap can disable modern backup sensors, what repairs and calibration may really be necessary, and how to avoid paying for work your car doesn't need.

Confused by a used EV battery health report? Learn what State of Health, range, capacity, charging history, warranties, and degradation really mean before buying.

Your apartment finally installed EV chargers, but charging costs more than gasoline. Here’s why apartment EV charging can be surprisingly expensive, which hidden fees to watch for, and how to determine whether you are actually saving money.

Your plug-in hybrid isn't reaching its advertised electric range. Learn what EPA range ratings really mean, why weather, speed, heating, driving habits, and battery age affect PHEV range, and when poor performance may indicate a genuine problem.

American automakers spent the 1980s fighting imports, fuel prices, and fading customer loyalty. From the Chevrolet Citation and Cadillac Cimarron to the Ford EXP, Pontiac Fiero, and AMC Alliance, these ambitious cars were supposed to help save Detroit, but things did not always go according to plan.

Your dealer says your approved auto loan fell through and wants you to accept a higher rate. Learn how conditional financing works, what rights buyers may have, and what to check before signing a new car loan.

Your neighbor installed an EV charger without a permit and your breaker keeps tripping. Learn what repeated trips can mean, when an electrician should inspect the system, and when reporting an unsafe home charger may be justified.

Your EV charger works perfectly—until its app goes offline. Here’s why smart home chargers can become useless during software outages, what owners can do, and whether simpler charging hardware might actually be better.