This Is The Most Reliable Brand!

Hello! Well, 2024 was a chaotic year in the automotive industry, but it's only bound to get crazier. 

I can see plenty of changes in regulations and the introduction of new models. We're definitely entering a new era. What are you looking forward to next year?

Key Takeaways

Don’t have much time? Here’s the summary of what we’re talking about:

1. Subaru ranks first in reliability. It’s a first for the Japanese brand. However, the industry is more interested in who came second and third

2. California has the OK to ban gas cars. However, what does this mean? And, could the move be reversed?

3. People are rushing to buy new cars. The reason? Tariffs, but how could this impact pricing?

4. Here’s our proposal for the ideal adventure rig. Can you guess what it is? All you have to do is go back to the 2000s.

5. We give you the essential tips for giving your Jeep hardtop roof a makeover.

NEWSBITES

Every week, we scour the web for the most essential news. Here’s what you need to know this week:

• GMC launches a special edition to celebrate the Denali's 25 anniversary

• An electric Hummer caused a fire at a dealership

• There's a presidential limousine up for auction, in case '90s technology and bulletproof windows are your thing

RECALLS

This week, Tesla recalled 700,000 cars, but that was not the biggest problem.

• The company closes the year with 2.7 million affected vehicles. 

• BMW recalls these SUVs over steering problems

• 608,000 baby seats recalled for harness issue

Video of the week

This video shows why dashcams are essential. All my cars have one, how about yours? 

IN THE KNOW

Subaru is the most reliable brand. Do you agree?

Few magazines and outlets have earned such a reputation as Consumer Reports. For decades, they've aimed to provide as objective an analysis as possible. 

So, many pay attention when the magazine comes out with a reliability rating. At the same time, few expected surprises. After all, some brands historically rank high in reliability. 

However, this year, Subaru came out on top, and many raised their eyebrows, not so much for number one but for the rest of the podium. 

California will ban gas cars in 2035

The automotive sector will drastically change under the new presidency, especially regarding regulations. While it's clear they will be different, it's not clear how. 

That's why California was racing to ban gas cars by 2035 and had one last hurdle: the EPA.

Finally, it has gotten the green light, but what does this mean? Read this article to find out!

People are buying cars before new tariffs

The word "tariff" has gained strength in recent times. Will cars become too expensive If it so happens that they come into full effect?

Some people don't want to wait and find out. 

That's why car sales have been increasing lately, as buyers brace for what seems to be an eventful 2025.

They also take advantage of slow automotive sales.

Click the link below to learn more about how buyer behavior is changing and how it could impact the automotive sector. 

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OUR THOUGHTS

This vehicle could be the ideal adventure rig

Overlanding is becoming increasingly popular, but having an adventure rig can be expensive.

Fortunately, there are some excellent choices for the beginning adventurer; to find them, you must look no further than the 2000s.

This decade brought us solid, reliable vehicles with tons of cargo room, making them ideal for this job. You can (still?) get them on the cheaper side. 

We've done some thinking, and here's our proposal for the best budget-friendly adventure rig.

BEST AND WORST

Do you want a vehicle you can flat tow? Here's the updated list

If you're out in your RV, you might need a smaller vehicle to head to the nearest town and buy essentials.

That's why flat-towing can be an excellent way to have an additional vehicle for those long trips. 

However, the list of vehicles you can flat-tow is becoming increasingly smaller. This is because more of them have transmissions that can't withstand the wear and tear, or they're electric (which you absolutely cannot flat-tow). 

Fortunately, we've scoured the web for all the vehicles you can flat-tow, and here's the most recent list.

TIPS AND KNOW-HOW

How to give the Jeep hardtop roof a makeover

Many of our readers are part of the Jeep crowd.

A critical part of belonging to such an elite group is the love of getting their hands dirty.

Jeeps make for excellent DIY platforms, and one aspect that can inject new life into your car is a shiny roof.

So, how do you go about giving your Jeep hardtop a makeover? Read our article to find out!