Subaru recalls over half a million units of their most popular models — what that may mean for your car

Subaru recalls over half a million units of their most popular models — what that may mean for your car

“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

Fiat launching tiny European EV in the US with low price tag — but there’s a catch

Fiat launching tiny European EV in the US with low price tag — but there’s a catch

Fiat is bringing its tiny electric Topolino to the U.S., offering American buyers a two-seat neighborhood EV that costs less than many used cars but tops out at just 19 mph. The Stellantis-owned brand announced Tuesday that the Topolino is available to order through select U.S. dealers. It starts at $13,995, or $14,985 after destination … Read more

New car payments reach all-time high as affordability challenges persist in US

New car payments reach all-time high as affordability challenges persist in US

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

Thousands of California driving licenses under threat of cancellation after DMV sends ominous letter out

Thousands of California driving licenses under threat of cancellation after DMV sends ominous letter out

More than 11,000 California drivers are being forced to retake the state’s dreaded written DMV exam after officials uncovered mysterious “irregularities” tied to their original tests — or risk having their license yanked. The California Department of Motor Vehicles sent an ominous warning out to drivers who had already passed their exams between July 2025 … Read more

Tesla launches extra-long Model YL — with 6 seats and a serious range package

Tesla launches extra-long Model YL — with 6 seats and a serious range package

Tesla has launched its brand new SUV that is big on both EV range and size, not to mention the price tag as well, when compared to the previous Model Y. The Austin, TX-based automaker debuted the Tesla Model Y L in the United States on Thursday, which was previously only available in Malaysia, China, … Read more

The average car price just topped $50,000 — here are the most affordable buys made in the USA

The average car price just topped ,000 — here are the most affordable buys made in the USA

Americans are driving straight into a new era of higher car costs. The average price of a new car is drifting toward $50,000 as Kelley Blue Book data revealed the American new-car buyer paid $49,220 in May. However, the car’s listing price was $51,595, so buyers walked away with a deal. Other reports from Cars.com … Read more

Multiple states installing new gas tax this week — as others plan to soon follow suit

Multiple states installing new gas tax this week — as others plan to soon follow suit

With summer in full swing, gas prices are shifting into high gear. States across the country are increasing their gas tax right as the Fourth of July weekend approaches — happy birthday, America. The time comes as pump prices are still 40% higher than in February.  And the state with the highest gas tax in … Read more

Gas stations entice holiday drivers with deals ahead of Independence Day weekend travels

Gas stations entice holiday drivers with deals ahead of Independence Day weekend travels

Get ready to be fully tanked this Fourth of July weekend. With gas prices up by nearly 40% since February, some of your favorite retailers and grocery stores have done the unthinkable — become charitable by offering giant savings. Ahead of July 4, companies like Amazon, JCPenney, Walmart and more are giving customers some much-needed … Read more

Americans eat meals in their car 3 times a week — and New Yorkers drive and munch more than most: survey

Americans eat meals in their car 3 times a week — and New Yorkers drive and munch more than most: survey

Americans will eat meals in their car three times a week – despite the risk of stained seats and greasy steering wheels. A poll of 2,000 adults found Georgians eat the highest percentage of drive-through dinners, gridlock-lunches, and bumper-to-bumper breakfasts. New Yorkers came in second place for the most popular ‘drive and bite’ states, followed … Read more

You can win famed dad’s car from ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ as 40th anniversary nears

You can win famed dad’s car from ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ as 40th anniversary nears

If you’ve spent the last 40 years wishing you could cut school, borrow a high-end sports car, and race through the streets of Chicago, your fantasy might be within arm’s reach. Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is teaming up with Paramount Pictures for a massive double-whammy celebration. Both the casino and the iconic … Read more

Trouble dating? Your messy car could be dirtying your love life: survey

Trouble dating? Your messy car could be dirtying your love life: survey

In today’s difficult dating landscape, singles are paying attention to more than just chemistry — they’re also judging compatibility based on the condition of someone’s car, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 actively dating Americans found that 73% believe the way someone takes care of their car reflects how well they take … Read more

Jeep recalls over 1M vehicles due to fire risk — and warns owners not to park inside

Jeep recalls over 1M vehicles due to fire risk — and warns owners not to park inside

Stellantis is recalling more than 1 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles over a defect that could spark a fire, urging owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings until a remedy is available. The recall covers an estimated 1,076,999 model-year 2021–2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical issue involving the wiring … Read more

Horrifying video shows plague of parasite-ridden mosquitoes swarming as tourists take cover in their cars

Horrifying video shows plague of parasite-ridden mosquitoes swarming as tourists take cover in their cars

It was cloudy with a chance of skeet-balls. Tourists in Russia had to hide in their vehicles as a biblical swarm of mosquitoes blackened the skies, as seen in bloodcurdling footage. The visitors had traveled to Lake Shchuchye in the Buryatia region for a scenic getaway, Jam Press reported. The swarms forced motorists to sequester … Read more

Ford issues urgent ‘do not drive’ recall warning over crash risk in popular SUVs, pickups

Ford issues urgent ‘do not drive’ recall warning over crash risk in popular SUVs, pickups

Ford Bronco owners are taking the road less traveled, as nearly 5,000 units have been recalled for serious safety issues. The rugged SUV is facing a big bump in the road, with the automaker advising owners of select 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles may have incorrectly installed safety precautions and could increase the … Read more

Honda recalling nearly 99K vehicles over dangerous defect that can unintentionally deploy airbags

Honda recalling nearly 99K vehicles over dangerous defect that can unintentionally deploy airbags

Honda is recalling nearly 99,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a defect that could cause airbags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash. The recall covers an estimated 98,892 Honda and Acura vehicles from model years 2016 through 2026, according to a May 21 notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Federal safety regulators … Read more

Drivers wait 30 minutes for Costco’s cheap fuel amid global shortage — here’s how they keep prices low

Drivers wait 30 minutes for Costco’s cheap fuel amid global shortage — here’s how they keep prices low

This is how America’s cheapest gas retailer keeps its Cost-co so low. With Middle East tensions sending gas prices surging, shoppers have turned to an albeit inconvenient source for a low-cost refill — Costco. The Big Box store’s discount fueling stations, where gas on average runs 30 cents cheaper than the local diesel dispenser, have … Read more

Incredibly rare, pre-WWII car left in dusty barn for 40 years sells for over $80K

Incredibly rare, pre-WWII car left in dusty barn for 40 years sells for over K

An ultra-rare classic car left gathering dust in a barn for 40 years has sold for $83,505.63. A 1934 ‘Crossley Streamline’ car – one of only two in existence – was unearthed in a barn in Cambridgeshire. Despite its battered condition and lack of two wheels, the stunning motor sparked a global bidding war when … Read more

China’s AI-powered, self-parking Rolls Royce rival launches — for just $130K

China’s AI-powered, self-parking Rolls Royce rival launches — for just 0K

The world’s newest ultra-luxury car has been unveiled. And it destroys the longtime aspirational mantra, “Wear Italian, kiss French, but drive German.” China has now entered the super luxe car market, with its answer to the world famous Rolls Royce — but for a fraction of the price. The Maextro S800, an 18-foot luxury sedan … Read more

Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis due to dangerous software glitch

Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis due to dangerous software glitch

Have they lost their Way-mo? Alphabet’s glitch-plagued robo-cab subsidiary has yet another speed bump. Waymo has recalled 3,800 autonomous taxis after identifying a bug that allowed the vehicles to drive into standing water, per a letter on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) website. According to the NHTSA, which is probing the mishap, the software … Read more

General Motors to pay out $12.75M after selling California driver data

General Motors to pay out .75M after selling California driver data

Are you a California driver who’s owned a General Motors vehicle — Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac — in the last few years? Did you know your private driving habits might have been sold without your knowledge? Owing to this breach of privacy, California just hit General Motors with a record privacy penalty to the tune … Read more