Cars & RVs
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25 Tips for Buying a Car at Auction
An auto auction can be an inexpensive way to get a lightly used car or a nerve-wracking, resource-depleting means of buying the rare vehicle of your dreams. In either case, it’s never dull and it strips away some of the…
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The Best, Worst and Weirdest Minivans of All Time
If you’re under 40, it’s hard to remember a time when there were no minivans. Before the early 1980s, families that needed a big vehicle to haul cargo and kids had two options: a station wagon or a full-sized van.…
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These Cars Are Selling for Way More Than Sticker Price
Memorial Day typically means big business for car dealers, but this year is shaping up to be quite different. Experts are forecasting “bleak” sales during the holiday weekend as dealers pull back on discounts and would-be customers shy away from high…
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Surprising Things Tesla Makes That Aren’t Electric Cars
One of the most innovative companies in the world, Tesla is the brainchild of eccentric CEO Elon Musk, who recently overtook Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to become the world’s richest person. But while people have mixed feelings on Musk, the Tesla brand has…
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These Are the Car Models Costco Shoppers Want
Sure, Costco is our favorite place to buy jumbo packs of housewares and juicy rotisserie chickens, but cars? Maybe so: The Costco Auto Program, which aims to save members money on new and used vehicles from more than 3,000 dealerships nationwide,…
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These Cars Are the Most Likely to Surpass 200,000 Miles
With the price of both new and used cars through the roof, it’s no wonder Americans are driving their cars for longer. In fact, vehicles on U.S. roads were an average 12.1 years old in 2021, The Wall Street Journal…
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Iconic German Cars That Changed the Game
German vehicles are truly in a category of their own. The four-stroke internal combustion engine was invented in Germany in the late 1800s. It was the dawn of the automobile…
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30 Most Iconic SUVs of All Time
People who think the 1990s model Ford Explorer was the first in the incredibly divisive SUV category will be surprised to find history back to the 30s.
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These Are the Biggest RV Parks in America
If your motto is “Go big, or go home,” these super-sized RV parks won’t leave you disappointed with their hundreds of sites and loads of activities.
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This Spring Car Care Checklist Could Save You Hundreds
Winter brutalizes cars. Now that the coldest months are behind us, it’s time to prevent unnecessary repairs and expenses by performing the annual ritual of spring auto maintenance and inspection.…
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The Surprising History of the Toyota Land Cruiser
Originally created for the military in the Far East, the Toyota Land Cruiser has evolved into a status symbol for well-heeled buyers in the West. It originally borrowed heavily from…
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15 Things You Didn’t Know About the Chevrolet Corvette
When it comes to American cars, the Chevrolet Corvette is in a class by itself. The first ones were built in 1953, and General Motors has been cranking them out…
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Coolest Off-Road Camper Vans for Summer Adventures
An RV is at home on the open road, but even that asphalt path is too tame for more adventurous owners. It’s supposed to be recreational, after all, so why…
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RV Packing Tips for Newbies
It’s the time of year everyone starts dreaming of hitting the open road for an RV vacation. In fact, as I write this, I am en route to the Oregon…
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The Best Cheap Tires
Planning to buy new tires? Choosing quality tires means more than just finding the best tire prices online. Experts say choosing the right all-season tire depends on the kind of…
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How to Keep Rust From Ruining Your Car
Once you get rust on a vehicle, the value and appearance diminishes, and the lifespan may as well. Plenty of things cause rust, from chipped paint to bad weather, and…
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32 Most Reliable Trucks of All Time
A truck can become the coolest on the road simply by outlasting the competition. But reliability is only one of the elements essential to the consummate “cool” truck. It should…
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Like a Rock: Teen Survives Tornado in Chevy Silverado
The old commercial adage may be true after all: Chevys really are built like a rock. Related: Legendary and Iconic Chevys Through the Decades Texas 16-year-old Riley Leon was driving home from…
