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Bought a plug-in hybrid but rarely charge it? Discover how it compares with a regular hybrid, whether you overpaid, and how to get more value from your vehicle.

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.

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.

Buying a new vehicle felt like a major upgrade. It came with navigation, smartphone integration, remote features, and driver assistance systems that promised to make every trip easier. Then I discovered the car was also recording far more information about my driving than I ever realized.

I bought a newer car expecting smarter technology, but the voice controls quickly became one of its most frustrating features. Simple requests like changing the temperature or finding a nearby gas station often turn into a string of repeated commands and misunderstandings. It made me wonder why automakers keep replacing reliable buttons with systems that still struggle to understand basic speech.

Nostalgia has a funny way of sanding down the rough edges. The car that stranded you twice and rattled at every stoplight somehow becomes “the most fun car I ever owned” 20 years later. Do you miss any of these?

Famed English comedian Rowan Atkinson may look slow and plodding in many of his roles—but the actor behind Mr. Bean has a real need for speed!

Paying cash for a vehicle may seem like the easiest way to complete a purchase, but dealerships still have federal and state compliance obligations. In some situations, they must collect additional information or complete government forms. That extra paperwork does not automatically mean you've done anything wrong.

Powered tailgates have become one of the most popular convenience features on modern vehicles, but many owners start wondering: Are these systems built to last, or are they expensive repairs waiting to happen?

Roof racks are easy to forget once the luggage, bikes, or kayaks have been unloaded. Unfortunately, your vehicle keeps pushing those bars through the air every time you drive.