Working in the auto industry, there is one thing I have been told over and over again – people are afraid of visiting car lots. There are several companies, services, and websites that have sprung up around this fear. The largest used car dealership, CarMax, is so successful partially because of its no-haggle and low-pressure…
Despite how many flashy color options appear for new car models each year, the longstanding and unobtrusive neutral tones (or, as many see them, boring) remain on top. That’s what paint and coatings company PPG Industries reported in its annual study on the most popular car colors. This year’s trend: an overwhelming 28% of all new cars sold…
‘Look at you… you’re worthless.’ The Dodge Durango has long been considered an impressive performance SUV. With the current iteration of the Durango having been introduced back in 2011, the SUV was long due for a refresh of sorts, and the Durango receives just that for the 2018 model year. Thanks to a brand-new SRT…
While 2018 new car sales are still set to be healthy, they won’t be quite as high as in previous years Unless automakers manage to sell a large influx of new vehicles in the last few days of December, new vehicle sales for 2017 will likely come in at approximately 17.2 million units. This is 2% less…
The Honda S660 After selling out in Japan just four months after going on sale, the pint-sized Honda S660 mid-engine sports car may be coming to the US market. “We’re looking at it intently for North America,” American Honda executive John Mendel said in a recent interview. “We want some spice in the lineup.” Priced…
Could the age of passenger cars be coming to an end? For the past few years, the automotive market has been moving away from passenger cars as consumer tastes shift toward trucks and SUVs. Still, the average driver may not realize just how badly sedan sales are hurting. If passenger car sales keep their current…
Parents magazine collaborated with Edmunds.com to reveal “The 10 Best Family Cars of 2018,” and both the Chevrolet Traverse and Malibu made the cut. The contest judges surveyed more than 300 vehicles for family-friendly elements such as ease of car seat installation and safety ratings, as well as universal vehicle qualities such as affordability, comfort, mileage,…
Honda vehicles have been around for decades and are firm favorites with American drivers. You can probably pick out a recent Accord or CR-V on the road, but how much do you know about classic Honda models? [wptab name=”Z600″] The 1970 Honda Z600 Photo: CH’7K, Flickr 1970 Honda Z600 The Honda Z600 was a quirky-looking…
Ford grabbed headlines on Saturday with the revelation that the 2018 Ford F-150 will be offered with a turbo-diesel engine for the first time in the namebadge’s storied history, but the most-recently-released and no-less-innovative 2017 Ford F-150 grabbed headlines of its own on Monday with a trio of award wins. Everything You Need to Know:…
As could be reasonably expected with the eventual launch of production for the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Volt, GM plans to axe production on the previous-generation Volt. With the new Volt expected to arrive by the fall, the end of the road for the 2015 Volt is very nigh. According to Edmunds, GM will suspend production…
The 2017 Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV capable of seating up to eight and towing loads beyond what even mid-size trucks can handle. In fact, its top-of-the-class cargo, towing, and passenger capabilities make it a top choice for customers still seeking to buy an old-school SUV rather than a crossover, for which they’ll be…
The Kia GT Concept Three years after its 2011 debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Kia GT Concept has finally been given the go-ahead for production, and the sporty four-door fastback coupe will reportedly be available for purchase in about two years time. Kia executives at the Paris Motor Show told Edmunds that the…
Gas cars excel at highway efficiency, but EVs have them beat when it comes to city efficiency Photo: The News Wheel Ever wondered why gas vehicles tend to get better city efficiency than highway efficiency? And why the reverse is true of hybrid and electric vehicles? You’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up some…
A used car purchase warrants a lot of positives. According to MoneyCrashers.com Writer Jason Steele, buyers of a used car can expect these pros when buying used — less expensive price tag and less depreciation than a new car; little or zero sales tax; decreased vehicle registration fees; and because cars are now engineered with…
The 2017 Ford C-MAX is a five-passenger hatchback that Ford originally designed in Europe with the aim of showing fuel-efficient and practical cars could still be fun. Sure enough, the Ford C-MAX is plenty sporty and we would say Ford has accomplished its goal. It might not convince you to buy a hybrid if you…
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