Jesse Singer articles

From safety must-haves to comfort upgrades, these should all be standard. Drivers want them, technology allows them—now it’s time for automakers to deliver.

Instead of straightforward clues, you’ll be faced with hilariously bad descriptions of some of the most iconic vehicles ever made. Your job? Try to figure out which car is being described.

Cars aren’t just machines, they’re often bragging rights (sometimes even moreso for the company that makes them then those who own them). And when two automakers lock horns, the car world often gets treated to some of the most legendary rivalries (and greatest cars) in history.

The Ford F-150 has been America’s best-selling vehicle for decades, known for toughness and reliability. But now, nearly 1.3 million of them—built between 2015 and 2017—are under the microscope for a very scary problem: sudden, unexpected downshifts at highway speeds. But how did we get here?

Any pickup can pull a small trailer, but only a few can step up when the load gets serious. These are the trucks that separate themselves from the pack—machines capable of hauling boats, RVs, and even construction equipment without breaking a sweat.

In the mid-1980s, the Audi 5000 was sleek, modern, and seemed on its way to becoming a hit in America. But everything changed after a '60 Minutes' segment aired in 1986, claiming the car had a dangerous problem with sudden unintended acceleration.

Every legend has an origin story—and for the Toyota Corolla, it began in 1966. This wasn’t just another small car. It was designed to be affordable, reliable, and stylish enough to feel special. Nobody knew it would grow into the best-selling car in history.

Back in 1953, Chevy rolled out a fiberglass two-seater called the Corvette. It looked exotic and futuristic, but under the hood? Just a six-cylinder with an automatic. Cool to see, not so cool to drive. Still, it lit a spark—America suddenly had a sports car of its own.

Every mechanic has that one thing (or two, or three) that makes them want to scream when they see it—drivers treating their cars in ways that guarantee expensive repairs later.