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Many newer vehicles, including some with advanced driver-assistance or self-driving features, now monitor driver attention in an effort to reduce fatigue-related crashes. But while these systems can be remarkably sophisticated, they aren't mind readers.

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.

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

These were the cars Baby Boomer men saw in magazines, dealer windows, driveways, and movies and immediately started acting weird. They lowered their voices. They stared too long. They suddenly knew what “body lines” meant.

Replacing your tires with the same size can still change fuel economy. Learn how rolling resistance, tire pressure, tread design, weight, and construction affect gas mileage and overall driving efficiency.

Rediscover overlooked American muscle cars from the infamous malaise era, including forgotten Pontiacs, Mopars, Fords, and Chevrolets that prove 1970s performance was more exciting, collectible, and capable than many remember.

For more than 70 years, car companies have been announcing, hinting at, or quietly developing the machine that would finally knock the Corvette off America’s sports-car throne. Some came surprisingly close. Others had gullwing doors, enormous promises, and roughly enough funding to survive until Thursday. The Corvette, meanwhile, just kept showing up for work.

If your dealer keeps emailing about a “mandatory software upgrade,” it is easy to wonder whether you actually have a choice. In most cases, a dealer cannot simply force you to install routine software updates on your own car. The big exception is when the update is tied to a safety recall, because recalls are governed by federal safety rules and carry more legal weight.

Your friend is repeating one of the oldest rules in car shopping, and it exists for a reason. A first model year often means new parts, new software, new suppliers, and real-world testing that is only beginning once customers start driving the car every day. That does not mean every redesigned or all-new car is a mistake, but history shows the risk is usually higher when a vehicle is brand new.

If your infotainment screen suddenly started pitching products after a software update, you are not alone. Drivers have reported exactly that in recent years, and the most widely documented example came from Jeep in early 2024. The short answer is yes, automakers can sometimes push new on-screen experiences into cars you already own, but that does not mean every ad practice is beyond challenge.