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What Happened to Manual Transmissions?
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (515+ words) Manual transmissions are disappearing as only 1-2% of US car sales include them, driven by superior automatic technology and shifting consumer preferences. Today's automatics dominate in fuel efficiency, shift speed, and tech integration. Stop-and-go traffic becomes manageable with an automatic, where…...
Germany Forces Lexus to Remotely Kill Car Heating In Dead Of Winter
7+ hour, 31+ min ago (424+ words) Toyota disables remote start feature on gas-powered Lexus models to comply with German emissions laws targeting idling Dead phone batteries during emergencies are dangerous, but frozen windshields on winter mornings? Apparently that's a luxury German authorities won't let you solve…...
5 Shifts That Have Completely Changed the Used Car Market
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (383+ words) Used car market shifts in 2026 bring 400,000 off-lease vehicles, stabilizing prices around $25,700 and dropping EV costs 5-10% for buyers. A surge of nearly-new options hits dealership lots, reversing years of inventory drought. Over the next year, expect to see a flood of…...
Why A Small Dent To Your Door Could Total Your Modern Smart Car
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (540+ words) Minor fender-benders now trigger $6,500 repairs as ADAS sensors turn bumpers into expensive computer networks That minor dent on your car door just became a $6,500 nightmare. A 2023 Subaru Impreza owner discovered this reality when what looked like cosmetic parking lot damage…...
Highway Haptics: The Invisible Tech Making Your Drive Safer
1+ week, 6+ day ago (318+ words) Modern sinusoidal grooves cut highway noise by 3-7 dB while reducing run-off-road crashes 36% through precision-tuned vibrations Your phone vibrates when you get a text. Your gaming controller rumbles during explosions. Now the highway itself delivers haptic feedback through grooved pavement that…...
Florida Highway Will Charge Electric Vehicles While You Drive
2+ week, 1+ day ago (307+ words) Florida's State Road 516 will embed 200-kilowatt wireless charging coils in three-quarters of a mile starting 2026 This new approach embeds 200 kilowatts of wireless charging power directly into highway lanes for moving vehicles. Range anxiety kills EV adoption, but Florida's State Road…...
Hosting Family in Your RV This Holiday? Here’s the Upgrade That Saves the Day
3+ week, 6+ day ago (851+ words) Hosting your family in an RV during the holidays is a special kind of test. You want everyone to feel welcome. You want mornings to move smoothly. You want comfort without constant explanations about how things work. And nothing exposes…...
The Car Dealers' 'Free' Software Update That's Costing You Hundreds at the Pump
3+ week, 6+ day ago (463+ words) Honda recalls 295,000 vehicles as automakers use software updates to reduce warranty costs at drivers" expense Your Honda dealer calls with great news: a free software update will improve your car"s reliability. Three weeks later, you"re watching your fuel…...
Your Car Is Always Listening: The Hidden Microphone in Your Honda That Never Sleeps
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (360+ words) Modern vehicles use passive listening technology to collect driver conversations for insurance and advertising purposes Voice recordings get stored onboard and uploaded to cloud servers whenever your car connects to Wi-Fi or cellular networks. Your vehicle's microphones don't just wait…...
Volkswagen’s $30,000 Electric SUV Is Finally Here – And It Beats the Competition on Range
4+ week, 7+ hour ago (441+ words) VW's electric T-Cross replacement targets under $30,000 with 261-mile range and mid-2026 launch The timing couldn't be better for budget-conscious buyers watching Tesla prices fluctuate like cryptocurrency while traditional automakers finally deliver on their EV promises. Upright stance and family-friendly dimensions carry…...