True exchange at a stoplight in a major U.S. city. “You know you really should stop looking at your phone in the car,” said a teenager to his mother. Then, after she protested, he said, “I’ll hold your phone.” You… Read more
Most crossovers still climbing the mountain to 200,000 miles
Crossovers like the Toyota RAV 4 and Nissan Rogue rule new-vehicle sales. In fact, there’s a very good chance you know someone who just purchased a crossover vehicle, which is not quite a car, not quite a true sport utility… Read more
SUVs dominate iSeeCars list of longest-lasting vehicles
If you’re shopping for a vehicle with staying power, new or used, buy a sport utility vehicle. Even better, purchase an American-made SUV. The top seven of 10 vehicles on the list of those most likely to reach 200,000 or… Read more
Buick, Infiniti are top brands for customer satisfaction – J.D. Power
Vehicle brands can be made or broken by whether their customers are satisfied with the way they are treated at dealerships. And not just the dealerships where those customers make their purchases. In the case of the latest J.D. Power… Read more
Volvo SUV reaches summit of 2018 World Car competition
It’s the end of the road. But clearly that’s a good thing for at least one sport utility vehicle. In this case, that SUV is the Volvo XC60, which was named 2018 World Car of the Year at the New… Read more
These vehicle brands earn the most customer loyalty – Edmunds
Chances are pretty good – around 60 percent – that if you own a Toyota, Subaru or Honda that you will trade it in toward the purchase of a new vehicle from that brand. And, unlike some other brands, Toyota… Read more
Here’s what you need to know about finding incentives on used cars
What’s the deal? You may be asking that question if you’re shopping for a pre-owned vehicle. Despite the abundance of incentives available on new-car purchases, they aren’t as apparent for used. Your eyes and ears are not deceiving you. Used-car… Read more
Here’s what you need to know about finding incentives on new cars
A little effort can go a long way. And save you thousands of dollars if you’re buying a new car. And while the new-car incentives bandwagon has slowed a bit recently, there still are opportunities to find low-financing or cash… Read more
From ‘mainstream’ to luxury, here are World Car of the Year contenders
Best in the world. After months of testing and deliberation, only 18 vehicles remain from a field of more than 50 nominated as the best in the six categories of World Car of the Year competition. Announcements of the six… Read more
New-car incentives: How to choose between a rebate and lower financing
Should I take cash back or lower financing on my new car? In this age of incentives, it’s a good question, but not one with a simple answer. A lot of variables go into deciding but, fortunately, online calculators are… Read more
