
The Car of the Year Curse: Only 5 of the Last 13 Winners Hold Their Value
MotorTrend just named the 2027 Mercedes S-Class its Car of the Year. We checked every winner since 2015. Only 5 hold value better than the average car.

MotorTrend just named the 2027 Mercedes S-Class its Car of the Year. We checked every winner since 2015. Only 5 hold value better than the average car.

Car loan delinquencies hit a 32-year high in 2026. Here is what really happens when you fall behind, how repossession works, and the options you still have.

Car loan delinquencies hit a 32-year high in 2026. Here is what really happens when you fall behind, how repossession works, and the options you still have.
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Squealing, grinding, clicking or knocking? Here are 9 creepy car noises, what usually causes each one, and which ones mean you should stop driving now.

Your car remembers your contacts, home address and garage code. Here is how to wipe it all in about 15 minutes before you sell or trade in.

Squealing, grinding, clicking or knocking? Here are 9 creepy car noises, what usually causes each one, and which ones mean you should stop driving now.

Your car remembers your contacts, home address and garage code. Here is how to wipe it all in about 15 minutes before you sell or trade in.

Your car turns a year older on paper when the new model year lands. See how that hits your value, which cars lose the most, and when to sell.

Hit a deer? Learn which insurance pays, why swerving costs you, and the 4 mistakes drivers make after impact. Plus what to do if the car isn't worth fixing.

About one in five cars on U.S. roads has an open recall. Learn how to check yours by VIN in minutes, why the repair is free, and what it means if you sell.

Modern cars collect your location and driving data—and some automakers have sold it. Here's what's documented, and how to limit what your car shares.

Every car eventually crosses from asset to ongoing cost. Here are five signs your vehicle is becoming a liability — and what to do when you spot them.

Some cars are sitting on used lots longer than ever in 2026. Here are five vehicles drivers are quietly moving on from — and what's pushing owners away.