The Best Cars for a Road Trip

Whether you want to travel cross-country or drive to a neighboring state, a road trip is a popular mode of transportation for summer vacations. Even with high gas prices, car travel is typically more cost-effective than air travel with the added bonus of avoiding TSA regulations and baggage weight...

May 15, 2025

How to Buy a Used Car: A Definitive Guide

New car prices have reached record highs, with the average new car selling for above MSRP, and the average new car price cresting $44,000. For car buyers on a budget, buying a used car used to be an attractive alternative,. But with used car supply down we've seen their...

May 15, 2025

What Does RPM Stand For?

The automotive world has a language all its own, including a wide array of acronyms representing a similarly wide array of technical features and characterizations. In the case of “RPM”, the letters stand for “revolutions per minute” and represent the number of times an engine’s crankshaft makes a full...

May 15, 2025

What is a Limited-Slip Differential Versus an Open Differential?

To understand the benefits of a limited-slip differential (often abbreviated to “LSD” in automotive literature) you have to understand the basic components involved in turning a car’s engine power into forward (or reverse) movement. While there are differences between a front-wheel-drive and rear-wheel-drive vehicle’s layout, the key components are...

May 15, 2025

These are the Best Looking Cars and Best Looking SUVs of all Time

Identifying the best-looking cars and best-looking SUVs of all time is no simple task, as opinions on what defines a good-looking car are highly personal. With no clearly defined rules regarding specific styling elements, including proper hood-to-body ratio, ideal roof slope angle, and overall proportions, we’re left to paraphrase...

May 15, 2025

What to Look for When Buying a Used Car

In the market for a used car? With used car prices at record highs, it’s more important than ever before to be confident in your used car purchase. Used vehicles can be diamonds in the rough, nightmares on wheels, or something in between. Knowing what to look for when...

May 15, 2025

How Many Miles Should A Used Car Have?

When it comes to car buying, you want your new-to-you used car to give you thousands or tens of thousands of miles of trouble-free transportation. And common sense seems to suggest that the fewer miles a used car has, the longer it will faithfully serve you. But with used...

May 15, 2025

How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car?

Electric cars continue to soar in popularity as more automakers have electrified their lineups and as gas prices reach record highs. Advances in battery technology have helped ease range anxiety with most modern electric vehicles having at least 200 miles of range. While you don’t have to pull up...

May 15, 2025

Top 10 Best Electric Sports Cars

While electric vehicles are ostensibly about saving the planet from excessive CO2 emissions, the truth is EVs make excellent performance cars because of the instant torque provided by the electric motors that motivate them. Unfortunately, these electric motors also require a battery pack for power, and between the motors...

May 15, 2025

Buying a Car Out of State: What You Should Know

Used car prices are up and inventory is down in the wake of the microchip shortage. Broadening your search radius is a smart way to help you find the car you want at a reasonable price in today’s market. And given that car prices vary geographically, you may find...

May 15, 2025

The Fastest Electric Cars

Whether you’re a fan of electric cars or prefer the traditional exhaust note from internal combustion there’s no denying a simple truth – electric cars are fast! Using an electric motor (or dual motor) powertrain to create horsepower and torque results in instant, no-waiting-required throttle response, a critical factor...

May 15, 2025

What is a Salvage Title and What Buyers Should Know About Flood-Damaged Cars

A car title is a legal document that proves you own a vehicle, much like a deed to a house.  Every vehicle sold in the United States comes with a title, and although the exact information on the document varies by state, car titles always include a vehicle’s VIN...

May 15, 2025

How Much Is My Car Worth?

Inventory constraints due to the microchip shortage have driven used car prices to record highs. That means your own used car, which is typically a depreciating asset, could be worth more than, or close to, what you originally paid for it. Or, at the very least, it’s worth considerably...

May 15, 2025

What Are the Best Places to Get an Oil Change?

Getting your engine oil changed regularly is one of the most important things you can do for your vehicle. Not only does this routine maintenance extend the life of your engine, but it also prevents most powertrain warranties from becoming null and void. There are lots of auto care...

May 15, 2025

How to Transfer a Car Title

Not fully understanding what a car title is, why it is important, and how to transfer it can cause a lot of headaches during the car-buying process. This is especially true if you’re buying or selling a car privately. So what is a car title and how does the...

May 15, 2025