Guides

My car’s safety sensors keep malfunctioning in heavy rain and snow. Is this new tech really ready for real weather?

Car safety sensors can struggle in heavy rain, snow, ice, and slush. Learn why ADAS features malfunction, when to seek repairs, and whether today’s driver-assistance technology is truly ready for real-world weather.
July 23, 2026 Jack Hawkins
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The Best-Selling Car–And The Biggest Sales Flop–Of Every Year From 1960 To 1990

Every year had a car dealers could barely keep in stock—and another they seemingly could not move with a tow truck. These are the biggest winners and most memorable flops from 31 years of U.S. passenger-car sales, excluding pickups and SUVs.
July 23, 2026 Jesse Singer

America's Iconic Pony Cars

The first Ford Mustang was driven off the lot in 1964, marking the start of the pony car era—but it's not the only icon from this time of American auto ingenuity.
November 29, 2024 Julian Karas

Ralph Lauren's Spectacular Car Collection

Ralph Lauren is known around the world for his incredible taste. But his passion for good design doesn’t stop with clothes—he also sees beauty in well-made cars.
February 14, 2025 M. Clarke
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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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I parked under a solar panel canopy, and now my GPS acts strangely. Can that actually interfere with electronics?

If your navigation suddenly starts acting up after you park beneath a solar panel canopy, it's easy to blame the panels themselves. In reality, GPS signals are incredibly weak by the time they reach Earth, so anything that blocks, reflects, or distorts those signals can sometimes affect your device. The important question is whether the canopy is actually interfering electronically or simply making it harder for your GPS receiver to do its job.
July 22, 2026 J. Clarke

I moved from a rural town to the city, and owning a car suddenly became much more expensive. How do people in the city do it?

Moving from the country to the city can make car ownership shockingly expensive. Discover why urban drivers pay more and how city residents cut parking, insurance, fuel, and transportation costs.
July 21, 2026 Jack Hawkins

Car Features From The 1970s That Disappeared And Should Definitely Never Come Back

From vinyl roofs and opera windows to eight-track players and leaking T-tops, these 1970s car features should remain safely in automotive history.
July 21, 2026 Jack Hawkins

Floyd Mayweather's Car Collection

Floyd “Money” Mayweather isn’t just a boxing legend—he’s also one of the most extravagant car collectors in the world. With a collection worth over $40 million, his garage is packed with some of the rarest and most powerful cars ever made.
February 12, 2025 Ella Mason

My extended warranty won’t cover a known defect. Isn’t that what extended warranties are for?

Discover why extended warranties often refuse to cover known defects—and what you can do about it. This in-depth automotive guide breaks down warranty loopholes, TSBs vs. recalls, consumer rights, and effective strategies to get your repair approved. Learn how to fight back, document your case, and understand your true coverage so you’re never caught off guard at the service counter again.
December 15, 2025 Jack Hawkins