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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.

Adaptive headlights are one of those features that sound incredible on paper. So when you buy a vehicle equipped with them and nothing seems to happen, it's easy to wonder whether they're broken or whether you're simply using them incorrectly.

Rust often starts as little more than an eyesore. But over time, what looks like ordinary corrosion can become a genuine structural problem.

A cracked windshield is expensive enough on its own. It's even more frustrating when it appears immediately after a routine service and nobody wants to accept responsibility.

A nostalgic look back at 25 popular 1970s car accessories, from fuzzy dice and 8-track players to CB radios and locking gas caps.

Explore Eric Clapton's incredible Ferrari collection, from the iconic 250 GT Lusso and Daytona to the one-of-a-kind SP12 EC, and discover why Ferraris became the rock legend's lifelong automotive passion.

There was a time when these brands felt as permanent as Ford and Chevrolet. Fast-forward decades and it's a different story. Mention some of these names to someone born after 2000 and don't be surprised if they think you're talking about an old appliance company instead of a car.

Backed by Jeff Bezos and fueled by viral buzz, it quickly claimed 100,000 reservations and secured a factory in Indiana. With investor support and a production site, Slate is moving beyond hype—but where does it stand currently? What is the latest news on this buzzy automobile?