There was a constant refrain I heard when I started telling people I was moving to Los Angeles: “You have to have a car.” It was seemingly non-negotiable. You just had to have a car. Period. I didn’t listen. I moved here without a car almost 19 years ago and I’ve never owned one since, … Read more
On California roads, a harmless heads-up could lead to a hefty fine. Under California law, drivers must dim their headlights when approaching an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet or when following another vehicle within 300 feet. If you’re caught flashing your high beams to warn someone of a cop, you could be hit with a … Read more
New York is the undisputed best at a lot of things, like pizza, or bagels, or thinking we’re the best at everything. But when when it comes to fall vibes, let’s be honest, we’re not even in the competition. Face facts: A tree outside your bedroom window and a $9 pumpkin spice latte on the … Read more
Road rage? Try road relaxation. When most of us conjure up a wellness escape in our minds, it’s a trip to the spa. Maybe there’s a massage. Some zen tunes. A bit of aromatherapy. But one luxury car brand is posing the unlikely question: Why drive to the spa when you can drive in the … Read more
Here’s something to honk about. A new California law set to take effect October 1 takes aim at slimy car salesmen, protecting Golden State buyers and lessees from hidden costs, misleading terms, and predatory sale tactics. Dubbed the California Combating Auto Retail Scams, or CARS Act, Senate Bill 766 requires dealerships to advertise the total … Read more
Drive across town? In this economy? A depressing new map reveals just how far Los Angeles drivers can go on $20 worth of gas today — and the results are beyond pathetic. Using metro-area average pump prices mapped over the local road network, plus an average of 28 miles to the gallon, the confounding cartography … Read more
Volkswagen has its foot on the gas and is fully charged ahead in the efficiency race. Volkswagen has unveiled Mission Efficiency, a new electric vehicle (EV) prototype that has already set three world records. The concept model breaks records for all road-approved vehicles in aerodynamics, energy consumption, and overall efficiency in its class. Mission Efficiency … Read more
Dozens of drivers in a Sacramento suburb are dealing with damaged and flat tires after hundreds of screws were found scattered over a highway overpass. The city of Elk Grove received numerous reports Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning of damaged tires from the loose screws, KCRA reported. Screws scattered all over a highway in … Read more
Does your car deserve a home as luxe as you do? Arthur Aidala certainly thinks so. The native New Yorker’s been a car nut for most of his life. Making peanuts as an assistant district attorney in the early 1990s, Aidala was forced to move back in with his parents. But with no NYC rent … Read more
Much maligned as an embarrassing mom-mobile, the minivan is making a comeback. The surge in minivan purchases comes as Americans enter a new era of higher car costs, with the average price of a new car hovering around $50,000. Crucially, minivans fall well below that median, while SUVs are hovering far above it. Minivans are roaring … Read more
Is the pump mightier than the plug? A Rivian owner has sparked an online debate after revealing how much she paid to fast charge her electric whip. Linda, a California-based food influencer, shared that she was charging her car while she did her Costco shopping. A Rivian owner has sparked an online debate after revealing … Read more
“Jam session” just took on a whole new meaning. A recent study found a link between major album releases and deadly car crashes in the US, with traffic fatalities spiking on the day hit records landed on streaming services. The increase came with a star-studded soundtrack, including music from Taylor Swift, Drake and Kendrick Lamar, … Read more
ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller has been hit with a misdemeanor for his alleged role in the horrific car crash that resulted in the amputation of his arm. Court records viewed by the California Post show Miller was formally charged on Tuesday with one count of failure to drive on right half of roadway … Read more
Buckle up…if you can. Over one million Chrysler vehicles have been recalled after a report found that the American brand failed to assemble the seat buckle anchors properly. The recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and impacts Ram 1500 vehicles between 2019 and 2026. The recall states that the second-row … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m 56 years old and have been married for 12 years. I don’t want to drive an hour and a half to spend time with my husband’s grandbabies. I have done that on many occasions and choose not to do it anymore. I’m not into babies — or children, for that matter. He … Read more
A friend of Matt Miller’s has opened up on the car crash that left the ESPN analyst with an amputated arm. Miller, an NFL draft analyst, was badly injured on June 17 when his Ford Bronco veered over the centerline and collided with a truck. Miller was ejected from the car and airlifted to the … Read more
The horrific car crash that resulted in devastating injuries for ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller was captured on video. In the footage, which was obtained by The California Post on Tuesday, Miller’s blue 2023 Ford Bronco could be seen traveling on a Jasper County, Mo. roadway at around 3:50 p.m. on June 17 when … Read more
“Love is what makes a Subaru” — but regulatory labels are what make them roadworthy. Subaru has issued a recall for 541,237 vehicles due to a misprinted Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the federally required certification labels, potentially leading to safety risks associated with vehicle overloading, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said … Read more
As parents trying to navigate the modern world of screens and kids, we have all felt the sudden urge to fling a device out the nearest window. For Joel Barbour, a father of five, that urge became a reality—instantly turning him into an internet sensation after he threw his son’s Nintendo Switch out of a moving … Read more
The average new car payment rose to an all-time high in the first quarter as American households continued to face affordability challenges in the economy. A new report by LendingTree citing data from Experian for the first quarter of 2026 found that the average monthly payment for a new vehicle rose 2.9% from a year … Read more