The idea of leasing a used car may have never crossed your mind, but you can potentially get a low monthly payment on a gently used car by leasing instead of buying. New car leasing has been growing in popularity, and now thousands of those cars are returning to dealer lots at the end of their first leases, ready to be sold or leased by used car customers. If you’re ...
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Car safety has come a long way since automakers first featured their crash test scores in advertisements, but some models still do surprisingly poorly. This slideshow includes models that didn’t meet the grade and takes a look at some competitors that did much better. The hardest test to pass is now the small frontal overlap test that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) added in 2012. This test simulates ...
By most accounts, the auto industry has rebounded pretty well from the Great Recession, which means that a lot of American consumers have bought new cars in the past several years. Since it’s typical to get rid of the old car when buying a new one, you would think that the used market would be flooded with used cars in need of a new home. Most consumers (and economists) aren’t ...
For about 85 percent of US vehicle owners, the answer is yes. The other 15 percent own luxury or high performance vehicles whose powerful yet delicate engines require the more expensive higher octane fuel. According to a recent AAA study, American drivers waste more than $2.1 billion dollars a year using premium-grade gasoline in vehicles designed to run on regular fuel. It’s a mistake 16.5 million of us have made ...
Insurance companies, generally speaking, are in the business of taking your money while paying out as little as possible in claims. So when insurance companies claim they want to save you money, you’d be wise to be suspicious. Ever since car insurance companies introduced tracking devices — “telematics devices” is the technical term — savvy drivers have wondered what they do, how they work, and if they really help save money ...
There’s no doubt that buying a luxury vehicle will put a bigger dent in your bank account than opting for a more affordable brand. However, budget busting doesn’t have to be part of the luxury car buying process. If you head to the dealership at the right time, you could walk away with hefty savings. Not everyone has time to do research on demand and pricing trends, and that’s where ...
It has been more than a year since the automotive world was rocked by the Volkswagen diesel scandal. In September 2015, the company was caught cheating with diesel cars (also called TDI cars by VW) producing many times the amount of emissions allowed by law. Vehicles sold under the Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche brands in the U.S., plus other brands in international markets, were included in the deception. On October ...
Buying a car should be fun, but unless you love an adversarial bargaining process, the traditional way of car buying can be anything but a pleasant experience. Fortunately, the car buying game is changing. You no longer have to plan an entire day to go from car dealership to dealership, haggling over the price you want to pay for your new car, how much you should get for your old ...
Automatic braking is a safety technology that automatically activates the vehicle’s brake system, to some degree, when necessary. Systems vary from pre-charging brakes, to slowing the vehicle to lessen damage. Some advanced systems completely take over and stop the vehicle before a collision occurs. It is critical that drivers understand the exact capabilities of their car’s automatic braking system. Regardless of a vehicle’s autonomous technologies, drivers should remain aware of ...
If you are looking for an SUV large enough to haul your family or carpool the kids to soccer practice, you may have assumed that a large SUV is the only way to go. Large SUVs are a great option when looking for ample seating capacity. But a midsize, 3-row SUV will also get the job done – and save you a few bucks at the pump. These are our picks for great midsize SUVs that can seat ...
The new 2017 Honda CR-V has barely been a thought for a few days, but it’s already making waves in the compact SUV class. Honda announced its newest version is larger and more powerful than previous CR-Vs, in what Honda calls “a fresh new direction with an aggressive attitude.” The biggest change to the CR-V is the addition of a new 190-horsepower turbocharged engine in EX and higher trims. Honda ...
The automotive world is full of misinformation, old myths, and half-truths, and nowhere is that more apparent than in conversations about the drivetrain. Front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive are your options. Each have advantages and disadvantages that should be understood by smart auto shoppers. And while most shoppers understand the difference between front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive, the distinction between four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive can ...
This is a tough one. The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2017 Honda Ridgeline are tied for first place among U.S. News & World Report’s best compact pickup trucks. Both deliver plenty of horsepower, a smooth ride, lots of tech, and attractive interiors. After being briefly discontinued in 2014, the Honda Ridgeline has been completely redesigned for 2017 and offers plenty of exciting features. Meanwhile, the Chevrolet Colorado ranks among the most reliable and ...
Now that more vehicles are adopting Apple CarPlay, it is important to understand why it is available and exactly what it is. Apple CarPlay is now available in a growing list of over one hundred vehicle models. Most likely, when you purchase or lease a new vehicle, CarPlay may be present. Due to the fact that it takes much longer to develop a car than a new piece of technology, ...
Android Auto was designed by Google as a new safety feature for drivers. It allows you to use your compatible Android smartphone’s interface through the vehicle’s infotainment screen. The information from your phone is displayed on the vehicle’s screen, organized in Google-now style cards that pop up when needed. Google’s predictive technology offers these cards based on your daily routine, even suggesting where you may want to go. In order ...
The Ford Bronco’s return has been long rumored – and wished for. Now we know for sure that it’s coming back, thanks to some fact checking of Donald Trump. During the debate, the Republican candidate mentioned that Ford is moving its production of vehicles out of Michigan to Mexico, leaving some jobless. However, according to both Ford and the United Auto Workers, that’s incorrect. While the company is going to ...
