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Built-in dash cams the next big thing in new-car technology?
August 10, 2020

Built-in dash cams the next big thing in new-car technology?

Dash cams may be the next big thing in new vehicle features – if car shoppers have their way. A recent survey of more than 1,000 vehicle owners by research company AutoPacific found that seven out of 10 want built-in…

Top quality cars of 2020 in first 90 days – J.D. Power survey
July 24, 2020

Top quality cars of 2020 in first 90 days – J.D. Power survey

The Chevrolet Sonic may be super to some but not even a J.D. Power quality award can save it. A soon-to-be victim of shrinking small-car sales, the subcompact was named “Highest Initial Quality Model” in the J.D. Power 2020 U.S….

The best car brands of 2020 based on J.D. Power survey
July 22, 2020

The best car brands of 2020 based on J.D. Power survey

Dodge, Ram and Chevrolet led an assault by domestic automakers on the summit of the J.D. Power 2020 Initial Quality Survey of car owner experiences. Dodge and Kia tied for highest in overall initial quality, with Dodge becoming the first…

When to buy a new car (or used) and not mess it up
July 8, 2020

When to buy a new car (or used) and not mess it up

How will I know when to buy a new car? That’s a question many Americans ask themselves every year. For almost 170 million the last three years, the answer was “now,” whether that meant new or used. More than 32…