A regulatory workaround written in 1975 for “light trucks” quietly rewired the entire global auto industry. This is how it happened. CAFE standards incentivized automakers to prioritize SUVs and light ...

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Screens are virtually inescapable. What are they doing to our health? They’re in our pockets, workplaces, homes and schools — screens are everywhere. Americans are spending more than seven hours a day ...

The 2026 Honda Pilot is one of few SUVs in its class to still use a V-6 engine. Competitors have switched to hybrid and turbocharged four-cylinder powertrains. The Pilot’s best of 22 mpg combined lags ...

With gas prices as high as they are right now, many Americans are no doubt starting to reevaluate the vehicles they drive. Although EVs offer a way to avoid the latest pain at the pump, many still ...

For decades, Toyota has been building the most advanced and efficient hybrid powertrains. Now, one of China’s biggest and most important brands claims that its latest hybrid technology surpasses not ...

Over the last month, gas prices have surged more than 35%, with the average regular price for a gallon hitting $4.00 as of late March 2026. Oil prices skyrocketed after the U.S. and Israel launched ...

The ruling will have minimal effect on the federal money going to public media because Congress voted to claw back funding. But it could have implications for any future funding. The ruling will have ...

The Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid can run for the first 45 miles solely on battery power, after which it gets 52 mpg. As of this writing, the AAA says the average cost for a gallon of regular-grade ...

The Toyota Corolla is one of the most fuel-efficient cars on sale today. The gas-only Corolla is rated at up to 35 mpg combined, and the hybrid tops out at 50 mpg. The Corolla is also one of the most ...

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For decades, the average U.S. car buyer was much maligned for their obsession with gas-guzzling, fuel-inefficient SUVs and light trucks. Americans bought these vehicles for the various advantages they ...