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The new Trump Tariffs are expected to raise the price of new cars as much as $15,000. That’s also putting pressure on the price of used cars. If you are considering replacing Old Breakdown, check out these ten Tariff-free used cars recommended by Consumer Reports.
Updated styling including a re-designed interior, loaded with safety features, improved handling for on and off-road driving, a new audio system, generous ten-year warranty and under $30,000. What’s not to love about the all-new seven-passenger three-row 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV.
With the average price of a new vehicle averaging $50,000, plus high interest rates on car loans, it’s ever more important to get the best value for your money. So which are the best SUVs and crossovers on the market? Best electric and hybrid? Best small car? Best minivan? Best pick-up? Their names are – overwhelmingly – Honda, Hyundai and Kia.
2024 has been a momentous year in the automotive world, including announcements of major mergers and joint ventures, recalls for problems which make your vehicle dangerous to drive, killing off nearly a dozen models, and so much more. Here’s the top news.
Starting price of $21,830, loaded with high-tech safety features as standard, good looking, fuel efficient and fun to drive. Even the top model, with all the bells and whistles, is under $30,000. What’s not to love about the 2025 Nissan Kicks. All-new and loaded with more features than ever, the 2025 Nissan Kicks delivers compelling
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If there’s a new driver or new graduate in your family who needs to drive something other than the family car, consider these safe and affordable 2024 models on your back-to-school shopping list.. The annual Best Cars for Teens list features dependable, reliable models with crash prevention and safety features that include parental speed control
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What are the best 2024 model cars, SUVs and minivans for families? Small, medium or large? Hybrid or not? Which has the best safety rating and a comfortable ride for all passengers, front and back? Every year, U. S. News evaluates up to 100 models to determine the best one in nine categories. These are
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What are the best 2024 model cars, SUVs and crossovers on the market ? Best electric and hybrid? Best small cars? Best pick-up? Every year, Kelly Blue Book releases a survey recommending the best vehicles for the money in the most popular automotive categories. The winners are rated on the best combination of cost, long-term
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Dependability, reliability, crash prevention and safety features that include parental speed control settings. Those are the top considerations when buying or leasing a new or used car for a teen with minimum experience behind the wheel, and the top factors to get a vehicle onto the annual Best Cars for Teens list. I would also
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It’s awards season, and that includes awards for the best 2023 electric vehicles, in sizes from compact to full-size, priced from budget to luxury. All these EVs offer at least 200 miles between charges and a full array of safety features. These are the top EV picks for Value, Family, Luxury and Commuter categories from
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