Car recalls are still common in 2026. Here are some of the most common reasons that manufacturers recall cars, trucks and ...

Strengthen consumer protections by requiring every car dealer to disclose the true cost of a vehicle up front. The Trump administration’s aggressive new stance on affordability seeks to address some ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. In this episode of the podcast, civil engineer and ...

For many Americans, a car payment is not optional. It is the price of getting to work, picking up children, buying groceries, and living in places where mass transit does not reach. That necessity is ...

A lot of things can go wrong with the cars we drive. Fortunately, modern vehicles are built with onboard diagnostics (OBD) systems, which monitor various parts of the car and detect errors and ...

Some veteran drivers will tell you that getting behind the wheel just isn't as enjoyable as it used to be. Gas is costlier, there are more vehicles on the road, and stringent regulations mean that the ...

These long-lasting cars, SUVs, and trucks are proved to get to 200,000 miles and beyond, based on Consumer Reports' Auto Surveys.

Travel on U.S. roads in 2023 rose 2.1% to 3.263 trillion miles. Car problems can be a serious inconvenience for many, especially with car travel being a significant factor of American life. Poor ...

Nothing will do more to make your car last longer than keeping on top of basic upkeep, Consumer Reports’ experts say. According to the Federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics, cars on American ...

Americans had an auto-dealer transparency law that could have saved them $3.4 billion. An appeals court struck it down. Cars are typically a family's second-largest purchase after a home. Strengthen ...