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Maintenance March 15, 2023

153,000 catalytic converters were stolen in 2022, and these 10 vehicles are the top targets

A new report from CarFax found that 153,000 catalytic converters were stolen in 2022 and identified the 10 vehicles that are most often targeted by criminals.

Acura March 14, 2023

Acura NSX supercar found in river after 16 years sold for restoration

A 1991 Acura NSX supercar that was found at the bottom of a North Carolina river, where it had been for 18 years, has been sold and will be restored.

Maintenance March 8, 2023

These 10 vehicles hold their value the best and Toyota trucks dominate

A new Kelley Blue Book report says the average vehicle will be worth 45% of its list price after five years, but that the Toyota Tundra will hold onto 73.3% of its value.

Auto Safety March 8, 2023

Car thefts hit 1 million in 2022 due to weak enforcement and juvenile offenders, NICB says

There were over 1 million stolen cars in the U.S. in 2022 according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, which cited weak law enforcement.

Rivian February 28, 2023

Rivian trucks and Minis are the most satisfying electric vehicles, study finds

The Rivian R1T and Mini Cooper Electric were the highest-ranked models on J.D. Power's 2023 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study.

Auto Safety February 27, 2023

Most vehicles can't pass muster in new tougher crash tests

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick list for 2023 is half as long as it was the year before due to new, more stringent testing.

Hybrids February 16, 2023

Consumer Reports Top Picks list dominated by hybrid and electric vehicles

The 2023 Consumer Reports Top Picks list includes eight new models, with five hybrid and two electric vehicles among them and just two returning vehicles.

Auto Safety February 14, 2023

Hyundai and Kia issuing software update that prevents TikTok challenge car thefts

Hyundai and Kia have developed a software fix for their vehicles that are easily stolen using a technique that was shared on TikTok and other social media.

Maintenance February 9, 2023

Lexus named most-dependable automaker by J.D. Power ... again

Lexus received the highest score on the J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study for 2023, ahead of Kia and Genesis on the benchmark list.

Maintenance February 7, 2023

Consumer Reports says these are the most and least satisfying vehicles

The Chevrolet Corvette has been named the most satisfying vehicle to own in a Consumer Reports survey that asks owners if they'd buy their model again.