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Smart Planning Makes Every Vehicle Purchase Easier

Smart Planning Makes Every Vehicle Purchase Easier

Buying a vehicle today is very different from what it was just a decade ago. Instead of limiting their search to local dealerships, many buyers compare inventory across multiple states to find the right combination of price, mileage, condition, and features. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe First Look First Drive | 2026 BMW iX3 World Car and EV of The Year

Letter From Europe First Look First Drive | 2026 BMW iX3 World Car and EV of The Year

By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief It’s the same old story., ”you have to be in the right place at the right time” and your reporter certainly was. As you may have read in the specialist automotive press 57 automobile writers have voted BMW’s iX3 not only CAR of the Year but they also named it EV of the yea ... Continue reading

2026 Toyota Crown Signia XLE - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2026 Toyota Crown Signia XLE - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Escape from SUV Tedium. Back when people took trains everywhere, they drove an elongated sausage like conveyance to meet that train. This practical and comfortable buggy was appropriately dubbed the station wagon. ... Continue reading

Happy 200th Birthday to The American Internal Combustion Engine +VIDEO

Happy 200th Birthday to The American Internal Combustion Engine +VIDEO

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, we celebrate another landmark historical event - the 200th anniversary of the patent for the internal combustion engine, one of the most consequential inventions in human history. And, it was an American invention. ... Continue reading

DIY Car Detailing vs Professional Detailing: What You Really Save

DIY Car Detailing vs Professional Detailing: What You Really Save

There's a moment every car owner knows well: you glance at your ride in the driveway, notice the dull paint, the dusty dashboard, the mystery stain on the back seat, and you ask yourself the same question: Do you spend a Saturday doing it yourself, or hand over the keys — and some cash — to a professional? Both rou ... Continue reading

2026 Genesis GV80 Prestige Black Review: The Luxury SUV That Should Be on Every Buyer’s List

2026 Genesis GV80 Prestige Black Review: The Luxury SUV That Should Be on Every Buyer’s List

There is no shortage of well-known German names in the luxury SUV market, yet the 2026 Genesis GV80 makes a compelling case that you don’t need one to have a premium experience. From the day it was introduced, the GV80 has been among the most attractive midsize luxury SUVs out there, and that’s still the case today ... Continue reading

2026 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2026 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

Our 2026 Genesis GV80 tester was an imposing vehicle in so many ways that it made me wonder how this company could build it for a final price ($85,325) that decidedly undercuts its far more expensive competition from Porsche (Cayenne), BMW (X5 & X6), Audi (Q8) and Land Rover (Range Rover Sport). ... Continue reading

The Irrelevance of BTU Rating - Big Oil's Gimmick To Hoodwink The Public

The Irrelevance of BTU Rating - Big Oil's Gimmick To Hoodwink The Public

The selection of gasoline as the primary engine fuel was not made because gasoline was the most effective or efficient fuel, but because it was the most economical to use. Initially, gasoline's economical advantage was a result of high government taxation on alcohol (ethanol) - the other most widely considered engine f ... Continue reading

Alt Fuel Cars and Trucks - The Auto Channel

Alt Fuel Cars and Trucks - The Auto Channel

Welcome to The Auto Channel's Alternative Powered Vehicles Channel, one of the automotive industry's most extensive archives covering vehicles powered by technologies beyond conventional gasoline engines. Since 1995, The Auto Channel has documented the evolution of alternative transportation solutions, providing compre ... Continue reading

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD 20" Wheels Limited - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD 20" Wheels Limited - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

The latest version of Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 is by far the best EV I have tested to date. ... Continue reading

2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport Plug-In Hybrid AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport Plug-In Hybrid AWD - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

For the first time, a mainstream manufacturer is offering an affordable compact Hybrid SUV designed specifically to appeal to driving enthusiasts. ... Continue reading

Independent Servicing and Your European Car Warranty

Independent Servicing and Your European Car Warranty

Many European car owners believe that servicing their Audi, BMW, or Mercedes-Benz outside a dealership will void the factory warranty. However, this is generally incorrect. ... Continue reading

Salvage Trucks For Sale: A Step-By-Step Guide For Budget Haulers

Salvage Trucks For Sale: A Step-By-Step Guide For Budget Haulers

A full-size pickup or heavy-duty work truck can swallow your whole budget if you shop only clean-title listings. Salvage trucks for sale, however, give patient buyers a way to own serious towing muscle for a fraction of retail. ... Continue reading

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