Dashboard of a car. Image by Tim Sandle. Dashboard of a car. Image by Tim Sandle. With first-time and young drivers being 2 to 3 times more likely to be involved in crashes than experienced drivers, ...

1988 Toyota Corolla. While that wasn’t the vehicle I officially passed my driving test in – that was a rather dreary Ford Ka – it was my daily driver after finally ridding the back bumper of the ...

The social media school of automotive content consumption wants you to think that by the time you're 23, you should have a G80 M3 with a downpipe and a tune, your own drop-shipping business, and two ...

Making the jump to an electric vehicle might seem daunting at first. There are new terms and aspects of car ownership to consider. For example, road trips require more planning, and it’s not uncommon ...

Pulling away from the curb for the first time sparks adrenaline and real responsibility. Choosing a car for new drivers isn’t just about style. It’s about safety, control, and long-term value. Let’s ...

For decades, a teen’s first set of wheels was a used Civic, Corolla or maybe a hand-me-down SUV. But in 2025, families are pulling into dealerships with a different ask: an electric car, as cheap as ...

Trying to get your first car as a new driver can sometimes feel like a rite of passage. You save up, stress over every review, scroll through way too many models, and still end up second-guessing ...

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There is a reason the Toyota Corolla always shows up in this conversation. It is dependable, easy to run, and familiar to almost everyone. The problem is that first time drivers deserve a little more ...