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Everyone with heated seats has them on high this time of year. When the temperature drops, it's the best feature on your car if you live in the cold. What happened to Haley's Volkswagen Jetta seat could have been a disaster. Here is Haley's scary story.

We play “Would you rather…” with the new Volkswagen ID Buzz battery-electric minivan and Toyota’s legendary Sienna hybrid. 

What are the most unreliable cars today that are guaranteed to fail? Find out from this new review of cars with known potentially fatal engine issues before reaching the 100,000-mile mark identified from mechanics surveyed over the past 2 years.

An interesting list of "most expensive vehicles to maintain and repair" recently emerged that differs from all others. It is invaluable in its approach and the mechanic's view of makes and models that too often, are disregarded indiscriminately.

The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn is a Sporty Sedan that doesn't compromise. This vehicle is a very nice blend of performance, luxury, and practicality.

A surprising reveal shows how a 6th-generation Volkswagen outperformed an 8th-generation Volkswagen of the same model by making this one change anyone can make to their car regardless of the make. Even up to G-level forces!

The International Scout died in the 1980s, but Volkswagen has brought it back, and the result could be a car that is as amazing as the original Scout with none of the downsides. And you can order one now.

Scout hopes to start production in 2027, with EVs that start under $60,000.

An automotive expert updates the worst car and SUV models known for bad engines and transmissions that will fail on you, which could carry over onto the 2025 models leaving you with large repair bills in your near future.

Recommended used cars from Consumer Reports that are proven to be reliable and have depreciated enough to qualify as a smart compact car buy. Plus, a CARFAX warning about buying any used car regardless of the deal.

Here are 10 surprising unreliable models that are money pits according to a car expert who says these are the ones to avoid if you expect your car to make it past its warranty.

Electric cars you should pass on while choosing any one of these alternative EVs with better reliability ratings.

VW says that its customers’ opinions have resulted in it holding off on introducing the ID.7 crossover. We believe VW, but we think there is more to the story. 

Which are the best new and used SUVs for camping this summer? Check out the nine best from KBB, and I'll explain why the Subaru Outback and Forester models should be on your list.

A new scam is targeting private-party used car sellers. To avoid being scammed, check out the details here. 

It’s hard to believe that a Subaru model made Autotrader’s ten best interiors for 2024. See why the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek shocked me and the judges.

Which car brands have the most speeding tickets? Here are ten of the worst offenders. Is your car brand on the list?

What are the least reliable car brands for 2024? According to Consumer Reports, Stellantis brands and luxury automakers dominate the list. Check out the ten worst automakers in terms of reliability. Should you avoid them?

If you are looking for the safest new small SUV, avoid these four popular new models. Check out the latest IIHS test scores. 

Looking for a great deal on a new vehicle? Electric vehicles from one or two model years ago are gathering cobwebs on dealer lots and now overlap 2024 model-year vehicles. Dealers are offering five-figure discounts to move the old inventory.

There are a plethora of high end, luxury electric vehicles (EVs) for sale, and fewer affordable models to choose from. This is a fact, but it doesn’t mean there is an especially prominent lack of lower priced EVs. Actually, there have never been so many!

Hyundai, Kia and Genesis form the Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), a conglomeration akin to General Motors. In the US, HMG’s EV sales were higher than all other manufacturers, save Tesla. HMG will likely further increase its US sales lead in 2024.

I’m going to be blunt and completely honest, car dealers have erected a huge roadblock on our path to a sustainable transportation future. They are the second largest obstacle to EV sales growth, and actually have a major role in the first obstacle too.

The latest economic analysis on EV battery tech, the 250,000-mile EV battery, and how EV shoppers are mistaken in what they want.

Chevrolet is beginning deliveries of its new Blazer EV model, but how does their latest EV model stack up to its competition and just what do you get for its starting price of around $57,000? Let’s take a peek and find out.

Electrify America is making two important changes to its prices. Here’s what you need to know.

As far as plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) go, most have between 20 something and 30 something miles of electric only range. A few have range in the 40’s, but hardly any have ever had much over 50 miles of range. VW is one upping just about everyone with their next generation Tiguan PHEV, as it should have 62 miles of EV only range when it debuts.

A year or so ago, the competitive landscape for electric vehicles (EVs) in the US auto market looked a little different than it does now. This was before the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) revised which plug-in electric vehicles are subsidized by the US federal government. The key brands leading rapidly increasing EV sales have shifted somewhat in the months since, and the top 3 sellers in the US are now: Tesla, General Motors (GM) and Hyundai (if my estimate for Kona EV sales is accurate).

These are Tesla's actions that it needs to do for the Model 3 against VW's aim to dethrone the Tesla Model 3 with its long-ranging ID.7 electric sedan.

The Kia Niro EV Wind is the most expensive “entry level” EV on the market. I am using the base MSRP of $40,000 as the upper limit of what defines “entry level” considering that is about the price point where the more expensive EVs with larger batteries and higher performance start showing up and it is also below the current average price of a new car. EV’s in this category start at $26,500 MSRP (excluding destination and other fees) for the Chevy Bolt.