Dramatic recreation of that time I got stuck in the snow. Photo: Kristian Buus/In Pictures (Getty Images) We all like to think that we’re great at playing cars, right? We’re grown ups who’ve learned a lot about cars over the years, but do you know the best way to learn more about cars? Make mistakes … Read more
Photo: mphillips007 (Getty Images) If aftermarket warranty company CarShield ripped you off, we have some good news: It just settled with the Federal Trade Commission over charges that its ads were misleading and that celebrity and consumer testimonials included false statements. The settlement will cost the company $10 million and will require it to make … Read more
Photo: Logan Carter/Jalopnik For folks in the market for an electric vehicle, leasing is often the better strategy over purchasing as buyers get more discounts, without having to gamble on resale value. Volkswagen has some attractive lease deals nationwide, including one VW ID 4 offer from a California dealer that a middle schooler might have … Read more
The hits just keep on coming with the Tesla Cybertruck. Yet another owner has reported having problems mere miles after picking up their brand new, low-resolution electric pickup. Tesla Investor Day 2023 Was Pretty Great if You Ignored Elon First spotted in a tweet by @jonesjason74 and later on the Cybertruck Owners Club forums, they … Read more
Photo: Carsfera / Wikimedia Commons Toyota has expanded its certified pre-owned program requirements to include vehicles that are up to 10 model years old and have up to 125,000 miles. The newly-introduced Silver Certification level will include significantly reduced warranties compared to the reassurances granted to cars eligible for the already-established certified pre-owned level, Motor … Read more
Automakers and some startups are hoping to win over buyers who might want to consider an EV but don’t want to be locked into a long term purchase by introducing microleases. These terms, often for a year or less, are being billed as a way to get people to try EVs or as a stopgap … Read more
