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Before SUVs, These Minivans From The 80s And 90s Defined American Family Life

Before SUVs became the default family vehicle, the minivan transformed how Americans traveled. Starting in the mid-1980s, these roomy, easy-to-drive vans replaced station wagons in countless driveways by combining car-like handling with space for kids, cargo, and road trips. For millions of families, they became part of everyday life.
July 24, 2026 J. Clarke
Woman displeased with body shop repairs.

The body shop repaired my car’s damage, but the paint doesn’t match and there’s a noticeable gap between panels. Can I demand a redo?

You finally picked up your car after an accident repair. You expected to feel relieved but instead, you notice the paint doesn’t quite match in certain light, and one of the body panels doesn’t sit flush like it used to. So, what are your rights here? Can you actually demand that the body shop redo the work, or are you stuck with a repair that looks almost right but not quite?
February 24, 2026 Peter Kinney

I bought an EV for winter driving, but the range dropped far more than I expected. Should dealers warn buyers more clearly?

Your EV’s winter range fell much farther than expected. Here’s why cold weather hits electric cars so hard, what dealers should disclose, and how buyers can avoid an icy surprise.
July 30, 2026 Jack Hawkins

My car’s dashboard warning lights keep appearing and disappearing. How do I know what is urgent?

Dashboard warning lights that come and go can be confusing. Learn which symbols demand an immediate stop, which can wait, and how to document the problem.
July 30, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I work from home now, but keeping a car still costs almost as much as before. Would selling it be crazy?

Working from home can make car ownership feel surprisingly wasteful. Here’s how to decide whether selling your car would save money—or create more hassle than it solves.
July 29, 2026 Jack Hawkins
Citroen GT

The Most Innovative Concept Cars Of All Time

Concept cars have inspired great breakthroughs in automotive engineering. There are many designs out there, but these five stand out against the crowd.
July 8, 2023 Kaddy Gibson
honda accord

Four Of The Best New Family-Friendly Cars

Our cars are more than just a set of wheels to get around. For many of us, they are also one of the places where we spend the most time with family.
July 3, 2023 Kaddy Gibson
Chevrolet Monza 2+2, Volkswagen Rabbit, Man in foreground

Every Motor Trend Car Of The Year Winner From The 1970s—And The Car That Actually Should Have Won

Winning Motor Trend Car of the Year was a big deal. Sometimes, they really had. Other times, they picked a car that began rusting before the magazine reached the recycling bin.
July 28, 2026 Jesse Singer

NASCAR Drivers Who Died On The Track

Although safety has been an ever-evolving goal for NASCAR, danger in this sport is an ever-existing issue. Let’s take a moment to remember some of the incredible drivers who lost their lives on the track.
March 26, 2025 Jennifer McDougall