Photo: Honda When the current, 10th generation Honda Accord first launched at the end of 2017 as a 2018 model, it began to rack in so many industry awards that we started to have a “here we go again” attitude to every article we published reporting such award. Now, two years later… well, here we…
1987 Buick Regal Grand National One of the biggest factors that veers car buyers away from new vehicles and toward used models is depreciation. The saying that your new car depreciates the second it leaves the lot is not just a saying: it’s a fact. The average car loses 20 percent of its value once…
Edmunds is reporting that the 2015 Malibu lease deal, along with the 2015 Optima lease deal, are the two top lease deals of December. Each are priced below $199 a month, though these offers only last through January 5th, 2015. Related: New Chevrolet Cruze Named 2014 Fleet Car of the Year It seems that Edmunds…
The 2014 Cadillac Escalade took home Edmunds.com’s Most Popular Award for the premium luxury SUV segment Today at the 2014 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), Edmunds.com held its first-ever Most Popular on Edmunds.com Awards ceremony, handing out trophies to the vehicles that were the most searched-for on their website while also awarding vehicles that…
Photo: byronv2 Well, the electric vehicle market has not exploded the way that former President Obama predicted back in 2011. While electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales have steadily grown under the help of the federal tax credit system, they have certainly not reached the 1 million EVs on the road goal that was described…
Photo: Hyundai The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric recently reeled in another award — the 2019 Edmunds Editors’ Choice for Best EV. “We give the Kona Electric high marks for its excellent combination of price and range, but also really love its comfort, responsiveness, and sophisticated ride quality,” said Edmunds Editor-in-Chief Alistair Weaver. “It’s the most…
If you can believe it, the all-new Lincoln Navigator, which has seen its sales rocket up 80.9 in 2018 through October, was named a winner in the 2019 Edmunds Buyers Most Wanted Awards. It’s obviously a bit of a stretch to think that something that’s been red-hot the entire year is among the industry’s most…
Nissan GT-R In the inaugural edition of the “Most Popular on Edmunds.com” Awards, Nissan cleaned up quite nicely by taking home five trophies for popularity in five different segments. The Altima, Pathfinder, GT-R, NV, and Frontier were all honored for being well-appreciated among prospective car buyers who frequent the Edmunds website. Nissan Altima Nissan Pathfinder…
Chrysler and its brands scored big in the first-ever “Most Popular on Edmunds.com” and “Top Rated Vehicles on Edmunds.com” awards ceremonies last week at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Five Chrysler Group vehicles across the Ram, Jeep, and Dodge brands took home prizes doled out by—you guessed it—the experts at Edmunds.com. Chrysler Group…
2020 Ram 1500 with EcoDiesel V6 Photo: FCA The editors at Edmunds really like the Ram 1500 — so much so, that they deemed the well-equipped, reliable, and highly capable vehicle their top-rated truck for 2020. Learn More: 2019 Ram 1500 named Edmunds’ 2019 Best Family Truck “The Ram 1500 just keeps getting better and…
2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn IV The top honor of the 2019 Best Family Truck goes to the well-equipped and family-friendly 2019 Ram 1500. The editors at Edmunds were in awe of the formidable truck’s roomy, well-appointed cabin and smooth performance. Learn How: Calculate your car’s trade-in value “A truck as a family car makes…
2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn The 2019 Ram 1500 has so impressed the editors at Edmunds with its performance, tech, and features, that it earned the Editors’ Choice Award. Learn More: How to save fuel behind the wheel The all-new truck offers five trim levels: Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, and Limited. Choose…
Is this a luxury EV? Edmunds says yes Photo: Ford Ford’s been very focused on making sure everyone knows that its Mustang Mach-E is worthy of its pony badge. While the focus has largely been on things like 300-mile electric ranges and 3.5-second 0-60 times, it turns out Ford might be underselling the premium aspect…
2020 GMC Acadia Reese Counts of Edmunds recently shared the publication’s top five refreshed vehicles for the current year. The GMC Acadia scored a deserving place on the Best Updated Cars for 2020 list. An Attractive Family-Hauler: Meet the winsome 2020 GMC Acadia Praise from Edmunds The Acadia AT4 trim is the perfect companion for…
2019 Chrysler 300C Photo: FCA It’s a repeat win for the Chrysler 300 as it secures a spot as the “Most Wanted” Large Car on Edmunds Buyers Most Wanted Vehicle List. The enviable performance, stunning design, impressive efficiency and overall value of the Chrysler 300 continue to make it an in-demand vehicle. “It’s clear that…
It’s Honda Odyssey vs. Tartan Prancer in one of the most lopsided battles in automotive history The original National Lampoon’s Vacation is one of the all-time great road trip comedies; a funny and genuinely clever satire of middle-class America. The trailer for this year’s sequel/remake, Vacation, doesn’t look quite as promising, though, as the humor…
When the new MX-5 came out, it seemed like everything was coming up Miata—awards poured in for the brand’s newest iteration of the awesome roadster. However, now it seems it is the time of the CX-5. Not only is it Mazda’s best-selling vehicle by far, but it is now also bringing in the medals, this…
Chrysler obviously follows the “quality over quantity” philosophy Chrysler’s current lineup may be small, comprised of only two vehicles: the Chrysler 300 and Chrysler Pacifica. Still, those two Chrysler models have consistently proven their worth, with a horde of trophies and awards to back up that claim. Recently, the Chrysler 300 received yet another award,…
Did you think the Honda awards train had stopped? Think again! The Honda Accord, Civic, and CR-V have each earned 2018 Edmunds Best Retained Value Awards, meaning that they were found to have the highest residual value after five years of ownership of any vehicle within their respective categories. “Whether you buy or lease, understanding…
Photo: Honda The 2019 Honda Accord and 2019 Honda Odyssey have topped the midsize car and minivan categories, respectively, in Edmunds’ 2019 Retained Value Awards. This is the second time in a row the Accord has been featured, and the seventh time the Odyssey has taken top honors in the eight years the awards have…
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) recently announced that six of its vehicles (three Dodges, two Jeeps, and a Ram pickup) raked in several 2015 Edmunds Most Popular Awards. The Most Popular Awards, given out by Edmunds.com, recognize vehicles given the most consideration by shoppers in each segment. Three vehicles in each segment are named the most…
Nissan’s top-selling vehicle just got a major confidence boost as Edmunds.com named the 2014 Nissan Altima a “Top Rated Vehicle” following their road and test-track evaluation. This honor goes only to vehicles earning an “A,” the equivalent to an “Excellent” rating. The Edmunds.com team evaluates about 200 vehicles each year on their standardized test track,…
If you’re a parent to a young athlete, you’re probably quite familiar with the huge loads of equipment that their sport involves. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle that provides adequate space for your family as well as your child’s sports gear, you’re in luck. Per USA Today, Edmunds recently rounded up…
The Chevy Spark recently made Edmunds’ list of top budget commuter cars. Per Dan Frio with Edmunds, the publication’s editors chose their top seven vehicles based on infotainment features as well as fuel economy. That’s because modern commuters value an engaging driving experience as well as efficiency. Why the Chevy Spark? The 2019 Spark makes an excellent…
If I told you the 2014 Corvette Stingray won another award, would really be that surprised? Seven Chevy vehicles—including the Corvette Stingray, Traverse, Colorado, Camaro, Impala, Silverado 1500, and Tahoe—have been named among the most popular in their respective segments by the experts at Edmunds.com. In addition, the Stingray and Traverse each took home the…
2015 Ford Transit Connect Van Both the 2015 Ford Transit Connect van and the F-350 Super Duty came out with awards in Edmunds.com’s 2015 Best Retained Value Awards. The Transit Connect took the award for Edmunds.com 2015 Best Retained Value Small Commercial Van, and the 2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty was named the Edmunds.com 2015…
2019 Lincoln Navigator named Edmunds Editors’ Choice Best Luxury SUV Photo: Lincoln Motor Company In the first-ever Edmunds Editors’ Choice Awards, the Lincoln Navigator drove away with the title of Best Luxury SUV. With the stated purpose of finding the luxury SUV that delivers “comfort, quality and capability beyond the norm, with an added dose…
Two of Lexus’ most popular models—the Lexus GS 350 and Lexus RX 350—have earned awards from the automotive experts of Edmunds.com. The GS 350 sport sedan was named a Top Rated Vehicle for 2014 while the RX 350 luxury utility vehicle was named Most Popular Entry Luxury SUV of 2014. Both awards were handed out at…
K5 sales in November were higher than the Forte, Sportage, and Soul Photo: Kia The all-new Kia K5 seems to be on a similar path as the award-winning Telluride. After debuting only a few months ago, the athletic sedan has caught the attention of many and has now made its way to the top of…
Driving a brand new car is an experience like no other. That smooth ride, that new car smell, that feeling of the latest luxury and technology… if only we could feel like that all the time. For people who choose to lease rather than buy their cars, it’s possible to experience this feeling every two…
After recently comparing the Honda Odyssey to the (fictional) Tartan Prancer minivan, Edmunds.com has come up with an even stranger showdown: a 1966 C2 Corvette vs. a 2015 Toyota Camry. It’s an odd pairing, for sure. One is a classic sports car and the other is a modern, well, “appliance,” to use Edmunds’ own terminology….
The 2014 Nissan Rogue took home Best Crossover on the 2014 Parents and Edmunds 10 Best Family Cars list The 2014 Nissan Rogue was named “Best Crossover” in the 2014 Parents and Edmunds 10 Best Family Cars list right after it was announced as having sold 18,722 units in May and setting a new monthly…
2019 Nissan Versa Sedan SV In the right vehicle your commute can be transformed from a necessary and expensive evil into a much-anticipated and budget-friendly experience. According to Dan Frio, reviews editor at Edmunds, the Nissan Versa is not only one of the seven Best Budget-Friendly Commuter Cars, it also stands out as the most…
Photo: Hyundai/Honda When it launched as an all-new 2018 model, the Honda Accord was praised across the industry. It was even named the Edmunds Top Rated Sedan twice in a row. But the Accord has been largely unchanged since then, and Hyundai is now the one with an all-new model in the Sonata. Can the…
It’s a major commitment that you’ve always been too young to make. You’ve seen a lot of your friends tie the knot, but you thought you’d always be on your own. Your day has come, and you’re ready to start a relationship. Being that it’s your first time, you could use some advice from an…
“I’m a Soul man,” say Edmunds.com users For the second consecutive year, the car-buying site Edmunds.com has placed the Kia Soul on its annual list of the website’s most popular vehicles. With over 18 million unique visitors each month, Edmunds.com is one of the most popular sites among car customers. The 2015 Most Popular on…
The Highlander was named best value in the Midsize SUV segment Each year, the experts at Edmunds.com evaluate various models and vehicle brands to determine which hold the best value for the money. The Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Awards recognize those brands and vehicles which retain the highest projected residual values after five years using…
2019 Subaru Impreza Subaru claimed victory in three categories of the 2019 Edmunds Best Retained Value Awards. Much Love: Find out how Subaru makes the world a better place The 2019 Subaru Impreza won for Compact Car, while the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek took home Compact SUV. Sports Car went to the 2019 Subaru WRX. Edmunds…
The Acura luxury brand also earned a 5 Year Cost To Own Award from KBB.com Acura faced stiff competition from Lexus and Mercedes-Benz in the Edmunds.com’s 2016 Best Retained Value® Awards, but thanks to a lineup of efficient, stylish, and top-safety rated vehicles, Acura won its fifth-consecutive Best Retained Value® award for luxury brands. These awards…
Photo: Honda After what it reported as an “exhaustive testing process,” Edmunds.com has for the first time published its very first editors’ choice awards, which celebrate the top cars, SUVs, and trucks of 2019. Having scrutinized over 300 vehicles on the road and the track and in the process driving more than half a million…
2019 Lincoln Navigator Photo: Lincoln Motor Company The 2019 Lincoln Navigator is a hot-selling, tech-laden, powerful, and luxurious full-size SUV that, oh, not for nothing, is also pretty great if you have a family that needs lugged around. Confirming as much is the Navigator’s spot on the Edmunds 2019 Best Family Car Awards list, on…
Photo: © General Motors Ronald Montoya, Consumer Advice Editor at Edmunds, just released his list of top six used luxury cars. His goal was to find gently-used models that offered many of the features that newer versions boasted, but at a 47-60 percent cheaper price. The 2015 Cadillac XTS was one of the finalists that…
The 2016 Kia Optima (pictured above) was named on the 10 Best Family Cars of 2016 list along with the 2016 Kia Soul Parents across the United States will be happy to know that if they choose a Kia model, they’re making the right choice for their family. The 2016 Kia Optima and 2016 Kia…
Reese Counts of Edmunds recently shared the publication’s top five refreshed vehicles for the current year. The GMC Acadia scored a deserving place on the Best Updated Cars for 2020 list. An Attractive Family-Hauler: Meet the winsome 2020 GMC Acadia Praise from Edmunds According to Edmunds, the 2020 Acadia is a prime example of a…
2018 Nissan NV Cargo Photo: Nissan Earning the 2018 Edmunds Best Retained Value Award, the 2018 Nissan NV Cargo commercial van delivers drivers the “highest projected residual value after five years.” The NV Cargo features the automaker’s America’s Best Commercial Van Warranty. Coverage from this warranty extends over 100,000 miles or five years and protects…
1987 Buick Regal Grand National One of the biggest factors that veers car buyers away from new vehicles and toward used models is depreciation. The saying that your new car depreciates the second it leaves the lot is not just a saying: it’s a fact. The average car loses 20 percent of its value once…
You know the Bronco Sport is cool because goats wanna hang with it Photo: Ford Kelley Blue Book is pretty good at taking that intangible idea of being cool and putting a value on it. KBB’s Coolest Cars list is a trusted standard for measuring the innate coolness of new rides year after year. And…
Whether driving enthusiasts like it or not, stick shifts are becoming a thing of the past. Per data from the automotive site Edmunds.com, only 2 percent of all vehicles sold so far this year have been equipped with manual transmissions. It’s a trend that’s been on the rise for a while. In 2006, 47 percent…
If you prefer diesel to power your new vehicle, you have three… The Ram 1500 has earned the title of Best Full-size Pickup in… MotorTrend has singled out the Ram Truck brand for the third year… Driving in winter can be stressful and challenging. Even if the ground… It’s a three-peat win for the Ram…
♫We’ve only just beguuuuuuun … to wiiiiiiin♫ Photo: Ford The prophecy has been fulfilled. Two of Ford’s hottest new vehicles have taken two of the top prizes in the 2021 North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year awards. The 2021 Ford F-150 earns the title of North American Truck of the Year, and…
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