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Find the best used cars to buy with these two resources
October 29, 2018

Find the best used cars to buy with these two resources

Best used cars to buy. It’s what some 40 million Americans a year seek. But the number of choices goes, literally, into the thousands, making it a daunting task unless you have some way to narrow the possibilities. Fortunately, resources…

Electric vehicle tax credit
October 19, 2018

What happens when the electric vehicle tax credit ends

More consumers than ever are opting to purchase electric vehicles. But that still was only about 280,000 last year, according to the International Energy Agency, or around 1.6 percent of U.S. new-vehicle sales. While sales have been climbing steadily –…

Where to find a great used vehicle
October 8, 2018

Where to find a great used vehicle for your next purchase

If you’re like most Americans, your next vehicle will be used, not new. And you may wonder where to find a great used vehicle for your next purchase. Which might make the 2019 North American Car, Utility and Truck of…

Where to find top-rated used vehicles from 1992 to the present
September 26, 2018

Where to find top-rated used vehicles from 1992 to the present

Let’s say you want to buy a used vehicle. It wouldn’t be that unusual, since Americans purchase more than two used vehicles for every new one. But unlike buying new, which offers several hundred choices each year, the used-vehicle universe…

The 14 best cars for short people, mainstream and luxury
September 17, 2018

The 14 best cars for short people, mainstream and luxury

It’s unanimous. The Subaru Forester is the best car for short people. Based on a review of six sources – Cars from Japan, U.S. News & World Report, Consumer Reports (2), Autobytel and Short Guy Central – reflecting the best…