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Some of Bill Gates's car collection blew our minds—but not in the way you might think.

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?

Some cars are fast, some are iconic—but the Toyota Supra Mk4 is both. Born in the 1990s, it evolved from an underrated sports car into a worldwide phenomenon.

Dive into the wildest cars ever built—vehicles so dangerously designed that governments were forced to intervene. From explosive compacts to rollover-prone SUVs, discover the shocking automotive missteps that changed safety laws forever in this fun, fast-paced look at the industry’s most infamous machines.

Cars have always been more than just machines—they’re symbols of culture, design, and passion. Some classics don’t just drive; they captivate. Sculpted curves, bold chrome and timeless silhouettes–these beauties represent the very best of automotive artistry.

Passing the driver's test is only the beginning of lifelong learning and improvement behind the wheel.

If your teen borrowed your car and crashed it without insurance, the big question is usually who pays. In many cases, the answer starts with the car owner’s insurance, not the teen’s, because auto insurance generally follows the vehicle. But whether you’re financially responsible can depend on who owned the car, whether your teen had permission to drive it, what your policy says, and what state law requires. That means the outcome can range from “your insurer handles most of it” to “you could be sued personally for the damage.”

If you’ve ever ridden with a friend who insists on pulling into the absolute cheapest station in town, you’re not alone. Gas prices can vary a lot, and it’s natural to wonder whether saving a few cents per gallon is smart or risky. The short answer is that cheap gas does not automatically damage your engine. What matters is whether the fuel meets your carmaker’s requirements and whether the station is selling fuel that meets legal standards.

It’s a nasty surprise: you thought you had a deal, and then the dealership says a warranty or service contract is “required.” In many cases, that add-on is not actually mandatory under the law, even if the salesperson talks like it is. Whether you can walk away depends on what you already signed, whether financing is final, and whether state law gives you any cancellation rights. The good news is that dealers cannot simply invent legal requirements that don’t exist.

Hearing that your car needs $4,000 in repairs or it is “unsafe to drive” can make anybody panic. The good news is that a big estimate does not automatically mean you are being scammed, but it also does not mean you should say yes on the spot. Some repairs really are urgent because they affect braking, steering, tires, suspension, or the risk of fire. The key is figuring out whether the problem is truly safety-related, whether the diagnosis is correct, and whether the price is reasonable.

A new driver got pulled over at 11:59PM despite a midnight curfew and a night shift job. Here is when that ticket may be worth fighting, what proof helps, and how to build a stronger case.

I paid $1,000 for driver’s ed to save money on car insurance, but three years later my premiums are higher. Here’s why that happens, when savings usually show up, and what drivers should do next.