Brian Cooley is CNET's Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995. He currently focuses on electrification of vehicles but also follows the big trends in smart home, digital healthcare, 5G ...

CARS.COM — In the 19 states that require vehicles to display only one license plate at the rear, most folks think that is how life should be. In the other 31 states and Washington, D.C., being forced ...

Q: At the recent Auto Show in San Jose, I saw many cars having no way to mount a front license plate. One dealer rep said these plates are no longer required in California. Is this true? Lynda ...