Mark Macesich is an experienced writer and editor who has written extensively about customer auto finance, car research and shopping, car-purchasing decisions, consumer news and insights, and auto-dealer-related subjects. He has spent more than 20 years in print and online journalism, that includes writing news and feature articles, columns, infographics and special sections.
Mark Macesich
Summer has arrived. So, it’s time to take action – or not – on all the car care tips that should be heeded before heading out for weekends, road trips or vacations, or the usual driving around town. We could…
The average transaction price for a minivan is $41,163, so what are we doing looking for minivans under $30,000? Taking on our under-$30,000 challenge. Even at that we had to concede that you may need to pay a little more…
The average price for a new vehicle in America could be enough to scare off some shoppers. Now more than $41,000 – or almost two-thirds of the average U.S. annual household income of $66,000 – it suggests that the price…
Pickup trucks are among the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. Finding a new one at a bargain price can be a challenge with the average transaction price of even a mid-size truck at $37,995 and the price of new vehicles…
More shoppers in the U.S. buy SUV/crossovers than any other type of vehicle. That can be a challenge with the average cost of a new vehicle now exceeding $41,000 – or almost two-thirds of the average U.S. annual household income…