The “Our Turn” column rotates among members of the Echo Press editorial staff – Al Edenloff, editor and three reporters – Travis Gulbrandson, Lisa Johnson and Celeste Edenloff. These columns are the ...

You scan reliability rankings because you want to know which vehicles actually stand the test […] ...

Most people buy a car and quietly hope it just works. No drama, no mysterious warning lights, no gut-punch repair bills.But ...

It turns out Americans don’t buy off-road SUVs to disappear into the wilderness. They buy them because they’re tougher, they sit higher, and they give drivers a ...

The Department of Transportation this week announced findings that the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office through the ...

If you are in the market for a new car, there are a few car brands that are best avoided, including Jeep, Land Rover, and GMC, according to Consumer Reports.

Welcome back to our mini-series on the Automotive Icons Podcast!Last week, we tackled the $15k–$20k range.Today, James Reeves is stepping down into the $10,000 to $15,000 bracket.As the price goes ...

The 2026 Toyota C-HR is best considered a scaled-down bZ with one of those fastback, coupe-esque profiles that’s advertised as being a more fun and sporty crossover to drive than it is in reality.

J.D. Power 's most reliable car brands 2025 quality study covers the first 90 days of ownership, while the 2026 dependability ...

Toyota's come out of left field with a powerful, well-equipped electric wagon aimed at the crowd that usually buys Subaru Outbacks.

Subaru Crosstrek earns J.D. Power’s Most Dependable Small SUV and 2026 Residual Value awards, reinforcing long-term value and capability.

The J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) indicates that long-term vehicle quality has reached its lowest point since the study’s significant redesign in 2022. The industry average ...