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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.

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.

Replacing a car battery used to be one of the easiest maintenance jobs a vehicle owner could do at home. On many modern vehicles, though, installing a new battery is sometimes just the beginning.

Many newer vehicles have eliminated the traditional dipstick altogether, replacing it with electronic oil level monitoring systems. For owners who like to perform their own maintenance, that change can feel surprisingly frustrating. So why are manufacturers moving away from such a simple and reliable tool?

Panoramic glass roofs have become one of the most sought-after features on new vehicles. But once summer arrives, many owners discover there's a downside.