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Take On Spring Road Trips

(Family Features) With the windows down and nothing but open road visible through the windshield, spring days often bring out the best driving conditions. When it's time to hit the pavement, make sure your ride is in tip-top shape.

When does car insurance cover hail damage?

Cheap Insurance explains when auto coverage for hail damage kicks in and how to file a claim.

New York Auto Show Features the Latest in Automotive

(BPT) - The New York International Auto Show highlighted all the latest in the world of automotive. Kia unveiled the all new 2025 Kia K4, which is elevating the compact sedan with more room, …

Leading Automotive Brand Celebrates Industry Success

(BPT) - 2023 was immensely successful for Kia, as the auto maker introduced six new or refreshed models, grew overall market share, and captured new audience consideration for the company’s …

Experts say viewing your car as an investment can improve your finances

(BPT) - In these inflationary times, the cost of owning a car seems to increase on a daily basis. The price of buying a car is growing, and so is the cost of operating one. We all want personal …

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the (Re)Making of Lowrider Magazine

(BPT) - Lowrider cars have been a rich symbol of empowerment and a unique form of artistic expression for those within the lowriding community. Much of this culture was highlighted for more than 40 …

3 ways the automotive aftermarket can tackle growing challenges

(BPT) - The world of online commerce has provided more options for businesses and consumers. For the automotive aftermarket industry, it has allowed retailers to source tires, parts, and services …

Experts provide tips to avoid becoming a distracted driving statistic

(BPT) - Multitasking has become the theme of the decade as people try to balance work, family and social obligations in a world where time seems to be shrinking while the number of things to do is …

Hybrid cars are popular among Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. But electric and gas-powered vehicles get mixed approval

Way.com surveyed 1,000 customers across the country see how electric vehicle popularity split among political parties.

The 5 most exciting cars of 2024, according to Edmunds

Edmunds presents the five cars that consumers will be looking forward to drive in 2024.

Charging toward net zero: The environmental factors electric vehicles don't fix

CoPilot analyzed academic studies and federal and news sources to illustrate America's uphill battle to electrify vehicles.

Even hands-free, phones and their apps cause dangerously distracted driving

Do you ever use your cellphone while driving? Don’t feel too guilty about saying yes – nearly 60% of drivers admit to using their phone in hands-free mode while driving. …

Why aren’t there solar-powered cars?

Solar cars exist. The best place to see them is the World Solar Challenge, a race that’s held every two years in Australia. Competitors have to drive about 1,870 miles (3,000 kilometers), from Darwin on the country’s north coast to Adelaide on its south coast, using only energy from the Sun. ...

Which states have the most failing bridges?

Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian Law analyzed records of more than 600,000 bridges throughout the country to find which states have the most that are in need of repair or replacement.

Americans' love of trucks is offsetting overall vehicle efficiency gains

The General used data from the Environmental Protection Agency to see how cars and trucks have become more efficient over time.

The 5 most and least reliable cars in the US, according to car owners

Way.com uses data from Consumer Reports to discuss the most reliable and unreliable cars in the U.S. as of December 2023.

Bestselling cars in the US

To take a closer look at the auto market, Cheap Insurance compiled a ranking of the bestselling cars in the U.S. using 2023 data from Edmunds.

Speed bumps don't work: New approaches challenge long-held beliefs about slowing traffic and increasing safety

Cheap Insurance examines the consequences of speed bumps, analyzes their effectiveness, and explores new approaches to traffic calming.

Post-pandemic car pricing remains high, but shifts in the market may bring prices down in 2024

CoPilot compares current used car prices to the replacement cost of a comparable new car and finds rising prices.

Cheap Insurance explores how the growing field of automotive telematics is changing the auto insurance landscape for drivers.

Take On Spring Road Trips

(Family Features) With the windows down and nothing but open road visible through the windshield, spring days often bring out the best driving conditions. When it's time to hit the pavement, make sure your ride is in tip-top shape.

When does car insurance cover hail damage?

Hybrid cars are popular among Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. But electric and gas-powered vehicles get mixed approval

The 5 most exciting cars of 2024, according to Edmunds

Charging toward net zero: The environmental factors electric vehicles don't fix

Even hands-free, phones and their apps cause dangerously distracted driving

Why aren’t there solar-powered cars?

Which states have the most failing bridges?

San Francisco's burning question: Are we ready for Waymo Google cars?

The deadliest intersections in America, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Is gap insurance worth it to pay off your auto loan when your car is totaled?

Are vehicle touchscreens safe or a distraction?

The role of dashcams in vehicle accidents and their effect on your car insurance

Average auto loan debt grew 5.2% in 2023. How will it affect car buyers in 2024?

How telematics could lower insurance premiums for safe drivers—and help discourage bad driving habits

Cheap Insurance explores how the growing field of automotive telematics is changing the auto insurance landscape for drivers.