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As the last major domestic auto show of the season, manufacturers are pulling out all stops at the New York Auto Show bringing a wide ranging menu of new models, major refreshes, and a concept or two, while celebrating a few significant anniversaries along the... Read Full Article
The list of cars rated to return city/highway combined fuel economy of 40 mpg or greater is now 30 vehicles long, with more 2014 models to come as the EPA rates them. From hybrids and plug-ins to pure electric vehicles and even one gas-only entry, the list of 40+ mpg...
Read Full Article The future keeps getting more affordable Underneath the sea of acronyms, ambiguous descriptions, and confusing marketing messages lies the true essence of in-vehicle infotainment and electronics: Better living through technology. But keeping up to speed on the most recent advancements in consumer technology can be exhausting,...
Read Full ArticleYou can continue pining for a Porsche or lusting over a Lambo, or you can pick up one of the following standouts and start living your driving dreams today for less than $25,000. As long as you're more interested in the actual driving than turning heads at the valet stand,...
Read Full Article Finding the best family car means more than just counting seatbelts and cup holders. Even what qualifies as a family car isn't so clear cut these days. Minivans are an obvious choice, but not if you don't need all that space. SUVs are great, but that...
Read Full ArticleOnce considered as exciting as vanilla pudding, mainstream sedans now pack as much flavor as they do value. Whether you want a safe and stylish family car, a commuter that can carve corners or a high-mileage diesel with four doors and fortitude, there's an option for you. Consider this list...
Read Full ArticleIf you live where it snows or drive there regularly, you're a prime candidate for the added traction of all-wheel drive. But AWD can also improve drivability on dry roads, too. For 2014 there are plenty of all-wheel drive models available for less than $25,000, and here we've rounded up...
Read Full ArticleToday's market of right-sized SUVs offers a little something for everyone: Utility, style, fuel economy, and in some cases, a healthy dose of excitement. There are also more options to choose from than a Vegas buffet, which is why we've assembled our 2014 list of the ten best SUVs under...
Read Full ArticleToday's hybrid cars aren't just more efficient than yesterday's, they also offer better performance. In fact some hybrids are quicker than their gas-only counterparts, thanks to the immediate boost provided by the electric motor. And with more choices than ever, going gas-electric has never been more appealing. There are more...
Read Full ArticleLuxury doesn't mean Daddy Warbucks in a long limo anymore. These days, legit luxury transportation is both better than ever and affordable for folks like you and us. Our list of 10 Luxury Cars Under $40,000 is proof -- it includes lust-inducing sedans and coupes, and even three SUVs that'll...
Read Full ArticleThe lowest-priced cars aren't always the most affordable. When you consider a car's resale value, plus fuel, financing and insurance costs, sometimes the best way to save money in the long run is to spend more up front. Our helpful 5-Year Cost to Own projections make it easy to buy...
Read Full Article Today's compact cars might not be quite as roomy, quiet or comfortable as their midsize counterparts, but the fit, finish and features are increasingly comparable. And even if they'll always be smaller by definition, compact cars continue to get roomier, quieter and more comfortable, making them...
Read Full Article Today's midsize sedans are an amazing group deserving of special recognition. Top sellers like the Chevy Malibu, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord and Nissan Altima were all redesigned for 2013, the Mazda6 is all-new for 2014, and there are three new-for-2015 models set to arrive this year....
Read Full Article For many, the best SUVs come in small packages. For most of the people most of the time, it's not the size of an SUV that delivers the goods, it's the shape. It's about sitting above the traffic, lifting the tailgate and, sometimes, folding the rear...
Read Full Article The prototypical family car of the 21st century If you need three rows of seats but don't want a big, thirsty full-size SUV, and aren't ready to succumb to the utter domestication of a minivan, welcome to the midsize SUV market. Midsize SUVs aren't as roomy...
Read Full Article What a great time for trucks This year has been a big one for pickup trucks, and the action will continue into the 2015 model year. The Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra were completely redesigned for 2014, the Toyota Tundra was significantly redesigned and the Ram...
Read Full Article The most affordable luxury cars are some of the most fun. Today's luxury cars feature higher-quality materials than ever, futuristic technologies, and often come backed by an ownership experience that many repeat buyers site as a bigger reason for coming back to a brand than the...
Read Full Article 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...
Read Full Article The calendar has barely clicked over to 2014 and auto manufacturers are already rolling out their 2015 wares well ahead of the traditional Oct. 1 start of the next model year. The auto show season, stretching from Los Angeles last November to New York in April...
Read Full ArticleNew 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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