Tegan Watson

5 Best Small Shop Vacs for Your Car According to Popular Mechanics

Whether you're cleaning up after your kids or looking to spruce up your car, a small shop vac makes it significantly easier to keep your vehicle spic and span. One of these high-quality options will get the job done.

Midsize

Carfax Snubs the Honda Pilot, Picks Rival Volkswagen Atlas for This Top 10 List

If you're looking for a comfortable SUV for long rides, check out the Volkswagen Atlas. It made Carfax's list of the 10 best road trip cars of 2021. But blatantly missing from the roundup is one of the most popular midsize SUVs, the Honda Pilot.

A white 2021 GMC Yukon AT4 full-size SUV travels on wet gravel beside a lake and rolling green hills

Trucks & SUVs

The 2021 GMC Yukon Is Significantly Better Than Last Year’s Model, Says U.S. News

The competitive nature of the auto industry means brands must continually update their vehicles to keep up with rivals. Although the GMC Yukon may not have been as popular as desired last year, a 2021 redesign has significantly improved its ratings from U.S. News. Here's what makes the redesigned Yukon so much better.

Four people sit inside a red hot tub boat

Marine

Hot Tub Boats Can Cost You Over $40,000

Most people rent hot tub boats for a fun day or evening, but you can also buy one. However, it can cost you upward of $42,000. Here's how the hot tub boat came about.

A view of parking garage in the Meskel Square during its inauguration ceremony in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Trends

The Most Dangerous Things You Should Never Do in Parking Garages and Lots

ccording to FBI data from Crime Data Explorer, parking garages and lots are the third most common location of violent crimes in the United States. Here's what you should know about the dangers of these areas, as well as tips for staying safe.

The silver Polestar 2 electric vehicle, manufactured by Polestar AB, jointly owned by Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. and Volco Car AB, at the Auto Shanghai 2021 show

Hybrids & EVs

The Polestar 2 Is Quietly 1 of the Best Sporty Vehicles to Drive in the Winter

Many sporty vehicles are beginning to include driving aids to make it a bit safer to drive in the winter. The Polestar 2 is one such option, as it comes standard with all-wheel drive. Here's what you can expect from this luxurious car.

Open Falcon wing doors on a Tesla Model X 90D full electric luxury crossover SUV car on display at Brussels Expo

Trends

How to Comfortably Live In an SUV

Whether you're living the digital nomad life, going on an extended road trip, or just looking for an affordable and flexible living solution, living comfortably out of an SUV is completely possible.

A tractor kicks up dust as it plows a dry field on May 26, 2021, in Chowchilla, California

Trends

The Most Dangerous Things You Should Never Do on a Tractor

Without a thorough understanding of tractor maintenance and safety procedures, you put yourself at risk of potentially fatal accidents. So here's what you should never do when operating a tractor — and a few best practices to follow.

Hybrids & EVs

Is Canoo the Next Tesla?

The brand's sleek designs and focus on an all-electric pickup have led many to compare Canoo to Tesla. But can the young company compete?

Two people in a tent placed on a car's roof

Trends

Can Your Car Support a Rooftop Tent?

You should famialirize yourself these safety requirements before deciding if a rooftop tent is a viable choice for your vehicle.

Teaching assistant Ryan Leworthy poses with his vehicle's wheelchair lift, paid for by an anonymous donor, in March 2016

Trends

Does Insurance Cover Wheelchair Lifts for Vehicles?

If you're looking to modify your vehicle to accommodate a wheelchair lift, you might be wondering whether your insurance will cover it. Here's everything you need to know.

A 2021 Ford F-150 pickup truck interior with dark-gray ventilated seats

Trucks & SUVs

Which 2021 Ford F-150 Trims Have Ventilated Seats?

Some vehicles, such as the 2021 Ford F-150, offer ventilated seats to help keep you cool. But not all F-150 trims include this cooling feature. Here are the ones that do.

A row of 2017 Crysler Pacifica minivans displayed for sale at a car dealership in Moline, Illinois, in July 2017

Trends

Who’s to Blame for the Family Car Window Decal Craze?

Here's the story of where and how the stick-figure car window decal craze originated and why it evokes such a visceral reaction from so many people.

Nick Nikazmerad, president of Eastman Industries, leans on two hover lawn mowers in December 2004

Trends

Are Hover Lawn Mowers Any Good?

Hover lawn mowers sound like futuristic contraptions, but they've been around for decades. Here's everything you need to know to decide whether a hover mower is the right choice for your yard.

A dark-gray metallic 2021 Nissan Leaf in a parking space at a charging station

Hybrids & EVs

How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Nissan Leaf?

The 2021 Nissan Leaf is incredibly affordable to charge — you can save thousands of dollars compared to fueling up a gas-powered car.

Midsize

The 2021 Kia Telluride Finally Landed No. 2 on a List

Since its debut in 2019, the Kia Telluride has been raking in the praise. Though it ranks number one on almost every list it appears on, the 2021 Telluride finally slipped to second place in the U.S. News roundup “14 Best Passenger SUVs of 2021.” So what exactly is so great about the Telluride, and …

Midsize

Which 2021 Genesis GV80 Trim Should You Buy?

The Genesis GV80 offers a dizzying array of trims and packages. Here's everything you need to know to decide which is right for you.

Gold Ford Ranger as a new pickup truck model on display during the Thailand International Motor Expo 2020 at Impact Challenger Muang Thong Thani

Trucks & SUVs

The 3 Safest Midsize Pickup Trucks of 2021 According to MotorTrend

While it's easy to assume that large vehicles like pickup trucks will automatically offer higher levels of safety, this isn't always the case. As such, it is always important to specifically shop for vehicles with high safety ratings and good crash test scores.

Ford Motor Company unveils their new silver electric F-150 Lightning outside of their headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan

Hybrids & EVs

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Isn’t Even the 1st F-150 Lightning

The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is a full-size all-electric pickup truck that is making waves in the automotive world. Notably, however, this is actually not the first F-150 Lightning in existence.

2020 Land Rover Defender is on display at the 112th Annual Chicago Auto Show

Trucks & SUVs

2021 Is Already a Better Year for the Land Rover Defender

While it was met with high praise from reviewers, being released during a pandemic meant the Land Rover Defender likely had slightly lower sales than an average year. Fortunately, these numbers are on the rise — and 2021 is looking better than ever for the new Defender.