Jesse Singer articles

If you’ve spotted a mysterious electric SUV with a big “V” on the grille lately and thought, “Wait, what is that thing?”—you’re not alone. These sleek newcomers have been popping up all over U.S. roads, and everyone seems to be whispering the same question: what’s the deal with that “V” car?

A new car starts losing value the moment you drive it off the lot. But just how much value it loses might shock you. For some cars, we’re talking thousands of dollars the second they pull out of that dealership parking lot. These are the vehicles that go from “brand-new” to “used” in seconds flat.

They say you can tell a lot about a man by his car—but dating experts say you can tell even more about his heart. From what’s hanging on his mirror to what’s tucked in his trunk, his car reveals whether he’s truly ready for love. Look closely—you might spot the green flags parked right in plain sight.

It’s official. After a lengthy review process, researchers are now proposing adding a fourth color to traffic lights. Red, yellow, green…and now white. A new signal phase designed for a world of autonomous and connected vehicles is emerging from academic labs.

Buying a “made-in-America” car isn’t as simple as picking a domestic badge anymore. The 2025 Cars.com American-Made Index (AMI) breaks it down—measuring where vehicles are assembled, how much of their parts come from the U.S., how much factory employment they provide, and the origin of their engines and transmissions.

They say you can tell a lot about a person by their car—but dating experts take it a step further. A woman’s car can reveal red flags long before the second date. Lifestyle clues, habits, and even her approach to relationships can often be seen right there inside her car. As the experts like to say: sometimes what’s hiding in plain sight says everything.

Ask any mechanic about trucks, and you’ll get an opinion—fast. Some pickups are brilliant to work on…until they aren’t. They’re reliable, rugged, and cleverly built—but still capable of turning a simple job into a full-blown headache. Here’s a look at the trucks mechanics both praise and curse, often in the same breath.

From quirky city runabouts to jaw-dropping supercars, strict U.S. rules on safety, emissions, and even headlight design keep them from ever reaching our driveways. Here are some of the most fascinating cars you can find elsewhere—but not in America.

It was the closing moments of the 2001 Daytona 500. The crowd was on its feet, the checkered flag waving in sight—and then, in an instant, NASCAR lost its greatest star. To millions watching, it looked like a father’s final gift to his son.