Car Shopping

Helping you become a better informed new- and used-car shopper

Nissan LEAF electric car
February 5, 2020

Electric car news provides ‘cure’ for shoppers’ worries

Electric vehicle sales are hardly lighting up. In fact, other than a trio of Tesla models, electric vehicles took a step back in 2019, despite availability of more EV models than ever in the United States. Why the reluctance of…

Toyota Highlander assembly line
February 3, 2020

SUVs, trucks and cars first owners keep at least 15 years

Keeping a vehicle long, long after purchasing it new probably means you made a good decision in the first place. There’s also a good chance you bought a Toyota or a Honda. “Owners are more likely to hold onto cars…

How long a car should be financed
January 27, 2020

Here’s how long a car should be financed new or used

Steer clear of financial potholes when you buy a car. That might be easier said than done if you already have your eye on a shiny new vehicle. But you could pay a price if you don’t know how long…

Ford F-150 speeding down highway
January 22, 2020

What are the most popular cars – used and new – across U.S.?

You might not think that Philadelphia, PA, and Greenville-Spartanburg, SC, have much in common. Or, for that matter, Houston, TX, and Portland, OR. In fact, all four cities share something with 19 others among the top 50 U.S. metropolitan areas….

Tax refund car purchase
January 20, 2020

Do people really buy new cars with their tax refunds?

Almost $3,000. That’s the average refund for a U.S. taxpayer. You may hear some suggest that $3,000 would make a nice down payment on a car. Or cover about five months of the average new-car payment or seven months for…

Honda Passport top-rated midsize SUV
January 15, 2020

Top-rated SUVs and pickup trucks for 2020 – Edmunds awards

Winner. It’s a description that could be used for 46 of the top-rated SUVs and trucks for 2020 at Edmunds.com, ranging from extra-small SUVs to luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs and heavy-duty pickups. It might be just the place to start…