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Automakers keep making it easier to give them less money. Small cars are getting quieter, more comfortable and more tech-savvy every year, while remaining more affordable and more fuel-efficient than their class-above counterparts. And they've never looked so good. Here are the coolest cars you can buy for less than... Read Full Article
You've made it this far in life, now you want to go a little further and you want to do it in style, comfort and, quite possibly, leather. Here's a world-class selection of first-class SUVs designed to turn your suburban-jungle exploits into something more like a spa day with extra...
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Good news/bad news: The gene pool for new sedans that cost less than $25,000 has never been stronger, whether you're shopping for a family car, a commuter car, or both. That means a lot more great choices, but also more questions about which sedan is right for you. This list...
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Show us 10 families and we'll likely suggest a different car for each, but all will score high in areas like safety, roominess, comfort and value. Our annual list aimed at helping families find the right ride always includes something for everyone, with a nod to the best of what's...
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Far more flexible than a sedan but more affordable, maneuverable and fuel-efficient than a larger SUV, today's compact SUV is a masterful mix of practicality. And it's an exciting time to be shopping the segment, as eight of this year's 10 handpicked standouts are totally redesigned or first-ever models.
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The midsize sedan segment is our 2013 Category of the Year. It's an unofficial award that was conceived and decided in the span of an opening sentence, but today's midsize sedans are an amazing group deserving of special recognition. The Chevy Malibu, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord...
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If the country ever has to decide on just one car, we need to take a long look at the Accord. Just for fun we asked Google how many times the terms Accord and gold standard have appeared together on KBB.com over the years, but the...
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Green cars have gone mainstream. More and more of the best-selling cars in the country are being offered in hybrid, diesel or even pure electric form, giving buyers the ability to drive the car they want with the powertrain they prefer. Of course, the specialty models are better than ever,...
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Looking to enjoy the versatility and raised perch of an SUV without resorting to gas mileage in the teens? Good news: You have more great choices than ever. Here are the 10 most fuel-efficient SUVs of the 2013 model year, ranked by combined fuel economy when equipped with automatic transmissions....
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You always want to get the best deal possible, but the price you pay for a new car is only the beginning. Fuel, financing and insurance are a few of the costs that add up every month, and the actual cost of the vehicle itself -- the amount you pay...
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The bar has been raised: 40 mpg combined is the new 40 mpg highway. While our 2012 list of fuel misers included every car with a highway (or city) rating of 40 mpg or better, this year we required the tougher rating of 40 mpg combined. Here are this year's...
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New cars have never been more reliable, so used-car buyers have never had it so good. For the following list we first compiled all the used cars 2003 and newer with a Kelley Blue Book Retail Value of less than $8,000 as of January 2013, then handpicked 10 standouts based...
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Today's cars are just so... familiar. Day in and day out, on every highway and in every parking lot, we're bombarded by all the same cars...
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The Short Answer: 2013 Honda Pilot How Close? Close, but we expected it to be a little closer Honda Pilot Key Advantage: Superior driving manners Ford Explorer Advantage: More in-vehicle tech Downsizing without Compromise Until recently, lofty full-size SUVs were the de facto choice for...
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If you're looking for an affordable small car that's not boring, check out our annual list of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000. On the list that follows -- our first look at the Coolest Cars Under $25,000 -- you're going to run into some legendary firepower with names like...
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The Short Answer: 2013 Honda Accord How Close? As close as we expected Honda Accord Key Advantages: More technologies, more satisfying to drive Toyota Camry Key Advantages: Softer and quieter highway ride, simpler to operate Also: See all 12 of your 2013-2014 midsize sedan options ...
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