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Amid Pandemic, More Americans See the Benefit of Car Ownership
In 2018, a Cox Automotive study found that alternatives to traditional car ownership – like car-sharing, ride-hailing services, and car…
With New Cars Scarce, Discounts are Disappearing
In a normal year, September is a good time to buy a car. New car prices tend to drop as…
Let’s Take a Look inside the 2022 Subaru Ascent
The 2022 Subaru Ascent gets some light updates for this year, including the addition of the Onyx Edition Subaru Ascent…
What Is a Suicide Door?
A suicide door is a rear-hinged door on the side of an automobile. The door gets its name from the…
What Is OnStar?
OnStar is a satellite-based communications system developed by General Motors. It provides access to a range of subscription-based services, including…
What Is Miles Per Gallon?
Miles per gallon (mpg) is a calculation of a motor vehicle’s fuel economy. The simple formula is miles traveled divided…
What Is Wholesale Value?
The wholesale value of a vehicle is the value that a dealer would pay to purchase it from a car…
What Is Power Steering?
Power steering is a system that uses a hydraulic pump or an electric motor to supplement, or in some cases,…
What Is Rear Suspension?
The rear suspension of a car is the mechanical system that holds the car’s body and frame aloft as the…
What Are Airbags?
Airbags are passive car safety devices. An airbag consists of a flexible cushion that inflates rapidly in the event of…