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2003-2006 Honda Element photographed in Washington, D.C., USA.

Cars That Were Considered Ugly At First, But Eventually Became Design Icons

Car design can be unforgiving. Play it safe and a car disappears into traffic. Try something different and critics may wonder what went wrong. Yet time can completely change the conversation. These 20 cars were criticized, mocked, or seriously divisive when new, but their unusual styling has helped them become some of the most recognizable designs of their eras.
August 25, 2026 J. Clarke
Red 1966 Volvo P1800S, Women looking at camera

Cars That Made It Past 1 Million Miles—And Believe It Or Not, Some Still Had Their Original Engines

Most of us start getting nervous when the odometer creeps past 150,000 miles. These owners apparently saw that number and thought, “that's a nice start.”
August 24, 2026 Jesse Singer
Concerned man standing beside an EV charger

My condo board installed EV chargers. We all paid for them, but only a few residents can actually use them. Can they do that?

Your condo board installed EV chargers, but only a few residents can use them. Learn when condo boards can make these upgrades, why they do it, and what rights owners have.
August 14, 2026 Allison Robertson
Man charging car in driveway, looking at camera

I don’t have an EV charger at home, so I use my neighbor's while he's at work. Am I doing anything illegal?

The neighbor leaves for work every morning. His EV charger stays behind. So if someone nearby needs a little extra range and the charger is just sitting there...what’s the harm in plugging in for a while? The answer depends on more than whether the homeowner notices.
August 20, 2026 Jesse Singer
AI-generated image of a man worried about maintenance on his turbocharged engine.

My mechanic says my turbocharged engine needs stricter maintenance than older cars. Is that true?

The engine runs fine, but the maintenance warnings sound intense. Turbocharged cars aren’t necessarily fragile, but they can be less forgiving when a few key services get ignored.
August 24, 2026 Peter Kinney
Musician Billy Joel sits on his customized Kawaski Drifter on Madison Avenue October 6, 2002 in New York City

The 25 Greatest Bikes In Billy Joel’s Legendary Motorcycle Collection

Explore 25 standout bikes from Billy Joel’s legendary collection of more than 75 motorcycles, including rare Vincent, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Triumph, Moto Guzzi, BMW, Honda and custom classics gathered over decades.
August 24, 2026 Quinn Mercer
Confused about start-stop.

My Mechanic Says Turning Off Automatic Start-Stop Every Day Could Hurt Resale Value. Is That Real Or Just Sales Talk?

If your vehicle includes a factory button for disabling it, using that button normally does not alter the car or remove the system. The resale question becomes more complicated only when owners permanently modify, bypass, or damage the equipment.
August 25, 2026 Peter Kinney
Rss Thumb - Car Tracking

My vehicle app shows everywhere my son drives, and now it’s causing huge arguments. Are connected cars a good thing, or just ruining privacy?

Connected-car apps can track every trip your teenager makes, but does added safety come at the cost of privacy? We explore how vehicle tracking can fuel family arguments, affect trust, and where parents should draw the line.
August 21, 2026 Jack Hawkins
Ford Edsel driving, Woman in foreground looking at camera

Cars That Came This Close To Having Truly Terrible Names—Honestly, These Would’ve Been Awful

Naming a car seems easy until you remember that thousands of people have to walk into dealerships and say the name out loud with a straight face. A few of these are so bad they make you wonder whether the meeting ended because everyone agreed...or because it was lunchtime.
August 21, 2026 Jesse Singer