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.
Chris Teague
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.
Compact SUV Crossover
The 2026 Kia Niro EV Is Just $100 More Than Last Year
The Kia Niro electric vehicle sees a mild update for 2026, and keeps pricing nearly the same as last year.
Advice
A History of Automotive Paint Colors
As Kelley Blue Book marks its 100th anniversary in 2026, we trace automotive paint colors from Ford’s “any color…black” to today’s finishes and tomorrow’s smart and self-healing paints.
Advice
Do I Need a V8? Or Is a V6 Good Enough?
If you’re shopping for a V6- or V8-powered vehicle, we’ve got you covered. This overview explains the major differences between the two engine types, and we’ll dive into some of the reasons one might be a better choice for you than the other. Let’s get rolling.