Small SUV ‘Crash Avoidance’ Tech Does Not Avoid Crashes

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested 10 of the most popular small crossovers on the market and found that just one of them earned a “good” rating when it comes to vehicle-to-vehicle crash prevention. That is, uh, less than ideal — especially for folks who ride motorcycles and those of us who generally do … Read more

Every Version Of The New Subaru Forester Costs At Least $31,000

With the Subaru Forester’s latest redesign, you will no longer be able to buy a new Forester for less than $30,000. The outdoorsy brand’s best-selling model is new for 2025, with lower power output but enhanced styling, better safety, a quieter cabin, and more comfortable seats, according to Subaru. The brand’s hit Wilderness trim of … Read more

Here’s Your Chance To Own A Super Rare Tesla-Powered Toyota RAV4 EV

Photo: Cars & Bids Tesla sold an absolutely massive number of Model 3s and Model Ys last year, which was good news for Tesla but not exactly great news for owners who like the idea of driving something that not many other people have. What if we told you, though, that you could still drive … Read more

Rivian R3X Is Years Away. Buy These Instead While You Wait

Image: The Keen Project Hear me out for a second. There’s no better way to go rallying than a lifted Porsche 911. There’s just something so incredibly cool about these monster sports cars, and I can’t explain it, but they operate on the same wavelength as an R3X. Okay, so it’s a lot more expensive, … Read more

Small Crossovers Are Catching Up To Big Trucks In The U.S.

Full-size trucks have been the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. for decades, but a crossover came close to unseating one of the pickups in 2023. Among the top ten best-sellers last year, the Toyota RAV4 came in at fourth place while the Ram 1500 came in third behind the Chevy Silverado and Ford F-150. The … Read more

Just What The Hell Counts As An SUV Anymore?

SUV used to be a term reserved for body-on-frame, truck-based vehicles, until the crossover came along and turned everything on its head. Now some automakers claim that their subcompact front-wheel-drive hatchbacks are SUVs or crossovers, and we have unibody trucks like the Ford Maverick and Honda Ridgeline that further muddy things up. So, what really … Read more

Tow Company Hits Driver With $10,000 Bill After Minor Crash

We have another reminder of just how slimy some towing companies can be. A woman in Chicago is accusing a local towing company of wanting $10,000 before she can get her car back. Portal Axle Kit Turns Your Ford Bronco Into a Monster Truck Elaine Kelly was in a minor fender bender in her Toyota … Read more

Consumer Reports Says These Are The Most Reliable Cars Of 2024

Photo: BMW For most new car buyers, reliability is one of their top concerns, and for good reason. New cars are expensive enough as it is, and no one wants to deal with the cost or hassle that comes with something breaking. Warranties help with the cost, but it’s still frustrating and inconvenient to deal … Read more