VIDEO December 25 Woman pranks husband saying she got 'Christmas gas' for her car because of its festive green pump Hannah Crawford, an Alabama resident, called her husband to say she used special "Christmas gas" because it had a green pump and the other options were not available. It led him to panic, thinking she put diesel fuel in the car.
Maryland September 17 Baltimore bridge victims' families filing suit to prevent shipowner from shirking legal liability Families of workers who died when the Dali cargo ship plowed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore are taking legal action to hold the owners of the vessel liable for the deadly collapse.
Maintenance June 14, 2023 Here's why buying a yellow car might be a bright idea Yellow cars have the lowest depreciation of any color, according to a study from iSeeCars. Demand for the color outstrips supply as it is the least common in the U.S.
Maintenance June 8, 2023 Smoke screen: This car part can help clear the air if you remember to change it Automobile cabin air filters can make the air inside of a car cleaner to breathe by filtering out particulates, but only if they are changed regularly.
Innovations June 5, 2023 Auto-moo-biles? Ethanol made from milk coming soon to Michigan The Michigan Milk Producers Association is building a factory that will turn milk permeate whey byproducts into 2.2 million gallons of ethanol annually.
Maintenance May 26, 2023 The 10 best new car deals for Memorial Day weekend Consumer Reports has identified 10 new cars being offered with the best deals this Memorial Day weekend, each with a high score in its ratings.
Artificial Intelligence May 26, 2023 AI-powered system can inspect a car in seconds using bomb detecting tech The UVeye system can inspect the exterior of a car and produce a damage report within seconds using an artificial intelligence-driven algorithm.
Auto Safety May 23, 2023 The best new cars for teens according to Consumer Reports and IIHS Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have picked sixteen new vehicles as the best for teens and other recently licensed drivers.
Artificial Intelligence May 19, 2023 AI-powered RoboTire can change 4 tires twice as fast as a human RoboTire has developed a machine that can change all four tires on a car in half or a third of the time as a human mechanic working alone.
VIDEO May 18, 2023 AI-powered RoboTire can change 4 tires twice as fast as a human RoboTire is a new technology that is capable of changing four tires in half the time it would take a human technician to complete the common task alone.
Ford May 3, 2023 This Ford truck is the vehicle most likely to last 250,000 miles The Ford F-350 Super Duty is the vehicle that is most likely to reach 250,000 miles according to a new study of vehicle sales by iSeeCars.com.
Electric May 1, 2023 Many electric vehicles can't go as far as advertised, report says A study by SAE International and Car and Driver found that most electric cars fall short of their advertised ranges, while gasoline cars often exceed them.
Maintenance April 18, 2023 Rare license plate sold for record $15 million The number 7 license plate from Dubai was sold at a charity auction for a world record $15 million, with the proceeds earmarked to help world hunger.
Maintenance April 10, 2023 Used Ford Maverick pickups still cost more than new ones The Ford Maverick pickup is one of 14 lightly used models that are still selling for more than new ones, according to a study of 8.9 million sales.
Maintenance March 28, 2023 Used Tesla Model 3 prices are collapsing along with other EVs Used car prices have dropped -4.7% on average since September, but the Tesla Model 3 and other electric vehicles have seen steeper declines.
Maintenance March 23, 2023 Consumer Reports says these are the best car insurance companies Consumer Reports has released its latest rankings of car insurance companies, which put USAA, NJM, Amica and Erie at the top of the list of 36 brands.
Maintenance March 16, 2023 These 10 vehicles have the biggest markups at 20% and more New car prices are rising and markups are down from last year, but several models are still being listed by dealers at 20% and more over their MSRP.
Collector Cars March 16, 2023 Classic car theft foiled because crooks couldn't figure out how to drive it A vintage racing car was stolen and abandoned near Melbourne, Australia, when the culprits apparently could not figure out how to get it started and drive it.
Maintenance March 15, 2023 153,000 catalytic converters were stolen in 2022, and these 10 vehicles are the top targets A new report from CarFax found that 153,000 catalytic converters were stolen in 2022 and identified the 10 vehicles that are most often targeted by criminals.
Acura March 14, 2023 Acura NSX supercar found in river after 16 years sold for restoration A 1991 Acura NSX supercar that was found at the bottom of a North Carolina river, where it had been for 18 years, has been sold and will be restored.
Maintenance March 8, 2023 These 10 vehicles hold their value the best and Toyota trucks dominate A new Kelley Blue Book report says the average vehicle will be worth 45% of its list price after five years, but that the Toyota Tundra will hold onto 73.3% of its value.
Auto Safety March 8, 2023 Car thefts hit 1 million in 2022 due to weak enforcement and juvenile offenders, NICB says There were over 1 million stolen cars in the U.S. in 2022 according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, which cited weak law enforcement.
Rivian February 28, 2023 Rivian trucks and Minis are the most satisfying electric vehicles, study finds The Rivian R1T and Mini Cooper Electric were the highest-ranked models on J.D. Power's 2023 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study.
Auto Safety February 27, 2023 Most vehicles can't pass muster in new tougher crash tests The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick list for 2023 is half as long as it was the year before due to new, more stringent testing.
Hybrids February 16, 2023 Consumer Reports Top Picks list dominated by hybrid and electric vehicles The 2023 Consumer Reports Top Picks list includes eight new models, with five hybrid and two electric vehicles among them and just two returning vehicles.
Auto Safety February 14, 2023 Hyundai and Kia issuing software update that prevents TikTok challenge car thefts Hyundai and Kia have developed a software fix for their vehicles that are easily stolen using a technique that was shared on TikTok and other social media.
Maintenance February 9, 2023 Lexus named most-dependable automaker by J.D. Power ... again Lexus received the highest score on the J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study for 2023, ahead of Kia and Genesis on the benchmark list.
Maintenance February 7, 2023 Consumer Reports says these are the most and least satisfying vehicles The Chevrolet Corvette has been named the most satisfying vehicle to own in a Consumer Reports survey that asks owners if they'd buy their model again.
Electric December 19, 2022 Here's how much range electric vehicles lose in the cold A new report from Recurrent found that the amount of range electric vehicles lose in the cold varies dramatically from model to model and can be improved.
Maintenance December 15, 2022 These 10-year-old used cars deliver the most miles per dollar iSeeCars has determined the 10-year-old cars that are projected to last the longest, but cost the least to buy, compared to their remaining expected lifespans.