In addition to research and reviews, Consumer Reports offers members access to the Build & Buy Car Buying Service at no additional cost. Through this service, members can compare in-stock vehicles, ...

With the average new car selling for more than $50,000 for the first time ever, according to Kelley Blue Book, finding the right car and then negotiating the best price can be a whirlwind experience. ...

The annual MotorTrend Car of the Year award is MotorTrend’s signature award that crowns the best car of the year. Every year, MotorTrend fully evaluates and performs instrumented testing on each car ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

Every car has a point of no return — a point where the car flips from a road-worthy drivable hooptie to a nuisance that needs to be extricated from your life. It’s at that point you have to make a ...

Google Maps Google Maps will help you find your car, though some of the steps differ slightly between operating systems. On an iPhone or Android device, open Google Maps after you’ve parked your car.

When it comes to selecting a dependable used car, don't rely on reputation alone—look at the data. The auto industry analysts at J.D. Power deliver just that in their annual U.S. Vehicle Dependability ...

This article was updated in November 2025. Every car enthusiast loves gadgets and gizmos that make life behind the wheel a little more fun, convenient, or just downright cool. These accessories work ...

Sometimes you can score a great deal on a hail-damaged car, but if you don’t take the proper precautions before finalizing the purchase, well, there could be hail to pay. Changes in the seasons often ...

The annual number of car accidents in the U.S. has risen steadily since 2011. This is consequential not only for the overall health and safety of American society but for the American economy as well.