How to get the most for your money when buying your next vehicle
Many teenagers are driving around in vehicles that are unsafe by 2014-15 standards for crash protection and safety technology, new research shows. “Unfortunately, it’s very difficult to get a safe vehicle for a teenager at the prices most people are…
Millions of cars on American roads have been recalled but not repaired, a problem amplified by the large number of vehicle recalls so far this year. That’s not the fault of the automakers, who, by definition, intend to fix the…
Edmunds.com and Cars.com are the best third-party websites for new- and used-car shoppers, according to a consumer survey conducted in January by J.D. Power research and consulting firm. The survey, “J.D. Power 2014 Third-Party Automotive Website Evaluation Study,” asked more…
Honda Motors Co. has been named Best Overall Brand (non-luxury) for the second consecutive year in the Kelley Blue Book 2014 Brand Image Awards, which are based on preferences of new-car shoppers visiting the KBB website. Mercedes-Benz was named the…
General Motors has recalled nearly five million vehicles since the beginning of 2014, involving many of the automaker’s most popular and best-known models, and nearly as many vehicles as last year’s leader Toyota recalled in 12 months. That’s also about…
For many Americans, a tax refund = a new car. More than 100 million Americans are expected to receive tax refunds averaging $3,034 this year, and two surveys of consumer intentions suggest car purchases are high on their shopping lists….