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A dream road trip in a Ford Mustang Mach-E turns into a desperate hunt for electricity as Nathan Heinrich discovers the stressful reality of public charging infrastructure.
From “Reichweitenangst” (range anxiety) on the German autobahn to broken apps in the rain, the EV experience often fails to match the marketing hype....

It may still be early February, but it’s not too early to start thinking about spring break
Travelers are planning bigger and going farther this year, and they’re paying a premium. The average traveler is shelling out $5,617 per person—nearly 10 percent more than last year—according to the latest numbers from travel insurance company Faye....

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The Department of Transportation proposes trading its “ticket book” for warning letters, signaling a major shift from enforcing consumer rights to coaching airlines on compliance.
For passengers, this policy change means the cost of violating your rights drops to zero, potentially bringing back bait-and-switch pricing and indefinite refund delays....

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a Biden-era Department of Transportation (DOT) rule that would have forced airlines to show you a full fare up front. That included the cost of a checked bag, a carry-on, and changing your flight.
Airlines usually reveal these costs—but just before you click that “book” button....