General
If You Still Want a New Kia Soul, You’d Better Hurry
Kia dealers are now down to the last handful of units of the discontinued model.
Chris Teague
Advice
Hybrid vs. Gas in 2026: When the better MPG Starts Paying You Back
Compare hybrid vs. gas vehicle costs, fuel savings, and break-even time to see whether a hybrid bakes sense for your budget and driving habits.
Advice
Maintenance Checks That Can Boost MPG
Simple maintenance and smarter driving can boost mpg — follow these quick fuel-saving tips on oil, filters, tire pressure, speed, and reducing drag.
Advice
Do Automatic Start-Stop Systems Improve Fuel Economy?
Automatic start-stop shuts off a car’s engine to reduce fuel use and emissions. Real-world savings vary by driving style, and modern systems are designed to minimize wear.
Advice
Standing the Test of Time: Automakers With a Century or More In Business
Kelley Blue Book celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026, giving us an opportunity to look back at the last century in the automotive world.
Advice
Why Car Ownership Costs Have Grown Over the Decades
As Kelley Blue Book celebrates its 100th anniversary, we’re looking back at how much it cost to own a car over the past century, decade by decade.
General
Takata Airbag Recall Claims 225,000 New Vehicles
Stellantis has issued a Do Not Drive warning for 225,000 older cars that have dangerous Takata airbag inflators
General
GM Changes Oil Guidance for Recalled V8 Engines
GM is recommending a new oil to owners of some full-size trucks and SUVs after a major recall campaign last year.
General
Report: USDOT’s AI Rule-Writing Decision Raises Eyebrows
A government plan to use Google Gemini for rule-writing could speed the process, but some at the agency aren’t convinced.
Electric Vehicle
What Is NACS?
NACS (North American Charging System) is Tesla’s proprietary charging system. It relies on a unique plug design that was initially limited to the automaker’s vehicles, but now, the system is open to a number of other manufacturers, with more soon to come.