Jesse Singer articles

Smiling boomer man with vintage station wagon

Car Things Baby Boomers Did That No One Born After 2000 Has Ever Done

From cars to road trips, Baby Boomers experienced it all very differently than today’s younger generation. There was a time when cars didn’t guide you, entertain you, or protect you from your own mistakes. And if you were born after 2000? Some of this might sound completely made up. But…it isn’t. We promise.
February 26, 2026 Jesse Singer
Man contemplating car choices at dealership

I’m buying a car and keep hearing about the 20/4/10 rule. I don’t think I can afford to follow it—and now I’m panicking. Am I making a huge mistake?

You’re ready to buy a car. Then you stumble across something called the 20/4/10 rule—and suddenly your excitement turns into stress. The numbers don’t seem to work, and now you’re wondering if ignoring it means financial disaster. Well, does it?
February 25, 2026 Jesse Singer
Smiling couple on a pedestrian street

Car-Free Cities Seem Impossible To Americans—But From New York To Paris, The Car Era Is Ending

In cities around the world, urban leaders aren’t just imagining car-free cities anymore—they’re actively redesigning streets, neighborhoods, and entire developments to make them a reality.
February 19, 2026 Jesse Singer
Man in dealership parking lot

I’m looking to buy a new car. Is it true that cars with CVT transmissions always fail before 100,000 miles?

If you’ve spent any time car shopping—or scrolling forums—you’ve probably heard it: CVT transmissions don’t last. Some people swear they’re basically disposable, doomed to fail well before 100,000 miles. It’s a scary claim, especially if your car already has one under the hood.
February 13, 2026 Jesse Singer
Man confused at car dealership paperwork

Is my car loan a scam, or am I just bad at math?

You signed the paperwork, drove off the lot, and felt pretty good about it. Then the first bill arrived. The payment feels higher than you remember, the balance barely moves, and suddenly the math feels wrong. Did you miss something—or is something off?
February 12, 2026 Jesse Singer

The Best Selling Pickup Truck In Every State

Pickup Trucks are the most popular vehicle in the United States and the Ford F-150 has been the best selling vehicle in the country for almost 50 years now. But while the F-150 might take the overall crown, when we break it down by state, there are some other pickups that get more love.
February 11, 2026 Jesse Singer
John DeLorean

Decades before the DeLorean DMC-12 failure, John DeLorean built a true Corvette Killer. But this time, the problem was that the car was too good.

The early 60s were a confident time in Detroit. American cars were bigger, faster, and selling in massive numbers. Inside General Motors, new ideas were being sketched, tested, and quietly debated. Some of them were exciting. Some of them made people nervous.
February 9, 2026 Jesse Singer
Focused driver in modern car

Are New Cars Harder To See Out Of Than Old Ones? The Results Of A New Study Shocked Even Safety Experts

If you’ve climbed into a newer car and felt boxed in, that feeling isn’t nostalgia talking. Multiple studies now confirm a true and verifiable difference between older and newer vehicles. A difference that is measurable—and in some cases, dramatic.
February 5, 2026 Jesse Singer
Snowy morning parking dilemma

I parked in a legal spot, then overnight they put up snow removal signs and gave me a ticket. Do I really have to pay it?

When you parked the night before, everything was fine. No signs, no cones, no warnings—just a perfectly legal curb spot. Sometime in the middle of the night, the city rolled through and slapped up temporary “No Parking” signs for snow removal.
February 4, 2026 Jesse Singer