Regular readers may remember that I pulled a Toyota Century out of a kudzu patch in Durham, back in June. Thomas, first mate ...

If there's an electrical component on the fritz in your car or something that's stopped working entirely, one of the first ...

WASHINGTON — For the first time ever, American car companies will soon be required to test vehicle safety using dummies that are representative of women. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on ...

The next time you board a commercial flight and are told how to sit in the brace position for an emergency landing, consider this: did you know that international plane safety testing only requires ...

There's no escaping that recalls are part of automobile ownership today — almost 30 million vehicles were affected in 2024. And 2025 has continued the trend, with a particularly bad year for Ford. So ...

The staff at CR’s 327-acre Auto Test Center studies the automotive market, identifying the new models and trim levels that are most relevant to car buyers in the U.S. We then spend more than $2.2 ...

Welcome, and congratulations. You’ve lived long enough to see the age of flying cars—privately owned, solo-piloted aircraft, free to operate in unrestricted airspace, much as automobiles can take to ...

A capacitor is an essential component in many electrical and electronic circuits. It stores and releases electrical energy when needed, helping regulate voltage and maintain power stability. Over time ...

Our team looked at over 100 of the top auto insurance providers in the U.S., from national providers like USAA, Travelers, and State Farm to regional providers like Erie Insurance. 8,500 Data Points ...

If you are shopping for a new or used car, USA TODAY Cars offers these tips to make the most of your test drive. First, said Matt Smith, head of Consumer Insights for car shopping site CarGurus, ...

It's never great when you find dampness in your car. Not only is it uncomfortable and unsightly, but if it's left it could easily damage your car's interior, and it can smell pretty nasty too. So ...

It’s no secret that today’s cars are designed with far more safety in mind than the ones our parents grew up with, but the difference becomes striking when the two are go head-to-head. German testing ...