Daniel has road-tested more than 150 cars for print and online titles. If the steering is honest he'll forgive almost anything else — and he still believes a good base model beats a bad flagship.
State Farm counts 1.6 million animal-collision claims in a year, and the worst stretch starts now. Here's where the risk is highest — and why swerving can cost you twice.
The 330 starts at $49,900, the electric i3 at $61,500, and the M350 xDrive at $65,900. We compare power, range, charging, space, and five-year energy costs.
At today's pump prices, a diesel three-quarter-ton needs to be 44% more efficient than its gas twin just to break even on fuel. Here's the math, and who should still pay $12,495 for it.
All-wheel drive wins the hill start. Winter tires win the stop sign at the bottom — by two car lengths in Tire Rack's latest snow test.
Same brand, same size, three ways to fill it up. We priced five years of fuel, loans, insurance, and depreciation on the RAV4 Hybrid, RAV4 Plug-in, and bZ — and one wins in every scenario.
Twenty-seven models still come with a clutch pedal in the US, from a $30,730 Miata to a $273,000 Porsche — but Honda, VW, and Cadillac just thinned the list, and four more manuals have no confirmed 2027.
GM's new 8.3L Duramax out-muscles Ford's Power Stroke on paper. Ford still holds the towing, payload, and pricing cards, and its truck is on sale now.
Their base prices are $10 apart before freight. The difference is Kia's $32,085 hybrid, which Chevy can't match, plus a warranty twice as long.
Five electric Cadillacs now span a nearly eightfold price gap. Here's how the Optiq, Lyriq, Vistiq, Escalade IQ, and Celestiq compare on range, power, charging, and value.
The Ranger costs less and tows more; the Tacoma offers more configurations and a hybrid that won't pay back at the pump. Here's how both stack up against an F-150.
America's two default first cars are six sales apart through September — and nearly $2,000 apart on price. Here's what each base car includes, and how the hybrid math shakes out.
America's two best-selling trucks are $3,000 apart before you even pick an engine. We break down real prices, fuel costs, discounts, and what each is worth at 120,000 miles.
The revived Corsair returns with standard hybrid power, AWD, and BlueCruise — and a $48,790 sticker. Here's where the extra $7,310 goes, including the part Lincoln won't itemize.
With the average new car now over $50,000, America's two best-selling sedans still start in the low $30,000s. We priced both hybrids with destination, fuel at today's pump price, and a 7 percent loan.
The RAV4 wins on paper and at the pump. The CR-V is still the easier one to find, already in 2027 form and selling below sticker — though its supply is tightening too.
From six-way tailgates to in-bed power outlets, here's how to turn a Silverado or Sierra into the best parking-lot kitchen at the stadium.
Ram's first SUV shares its frame, factory, and 2028 launch window with the Grand Wagoneer. Here is what Ram's CEO says will set the two apart, and what nobody has confirmed yet.
Tesla's two-seat Cybercab is live in exactly one city; Waymo runs in 14. We line up fares, wait times, age rules, and sensors so you know which app to open.
Toyota's best-seller went hybrid-only just as hybrid demand peaked, and dealers can't keep one in stock. Here's what the wait really looks like — and the smart ways around it.
Ford's $29,945 electric Fathom lands within $105 of a Maverick XL Hybrid — but it won't reach driveways until late 2027, and its key specs are still secret. Here's how to decide.