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Chevrolet Monza 2+2, Volkswagen Rabbit, Man in foreground

Every Motor Trend Car Of The Year Winner From The 1970s—And The Car That Actually Should Have Won

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.
July 28, 2026 Jesse Singer

NASCAR Drivers Who Died On The Track

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.
March 26, 2025 Jennifer McDougall
Man worried about new car tracking data

My new vehicle tracks my driving habits, and I had no idea how much data it was collecting. Can I opt out?

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.
July 28, 2026 Sammy Tran
man upset about modern tech in his car

My car’s voice controls misunderstand me constantly. Why are automakers replacing buttons with systems that barely work?

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.
July 28, 2026 Sammy Tran
Plymouth Prowler and Isuzu VehiCROSS on road, man in foreground looking at camera

The Cars People Miss Most—Even Though They Weren't Very Good

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?
July 27, 2026 Jesse Singer

Rowan Atkinson’s Car Collection

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!
March 11, 2025 Peter Kinney
a-man-in-a-car-dealership

My dealer says I can’t pay cash for a car unless I agree to extra paperwork. Is that normal?

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.
July 27, 2026 J. Clarke
AI-generated image of a man concerned about the reliability of a powered tailgate.

I bought a vehicle with a powered tailgate, and now I'm worried about repairing it after the warranty ends. Are these systems reliable?

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?
July 28, 2026 Peter Kinney
AI-generated image of a man standing in front of his car with roof racks.

I bought roof racks for one vacation, and now fuel economy has dropped noticeably. Is it really because of the racks?

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.
July 27, 2026 Marlon Wright
1970 red Alfa Romeo Spider classic car driving on a British road

Forgotten convertibles that were pure 1980s optimism, but that they'd never make today

In the 1980s, automakers were willing to take chances on some wonderfully odd convertibles. They weren’t always polished, but they were never boring.
July 27, 2026 Quinn Mercer
AI-generated image of a man trying to buy a used car.

I tried to buy a used car from a private seller, but their financing company still controls the title. What happens now?

Buying a used car from a private seller can be a great way to save money. But sometimes everything comes to a halt when the seller admits they don't actually have the title because the vehicle still has a loan on it.
July 27, 2026 Peter Kinney