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Where to find a great used vehicle
October 8, 2018

Where to find a great used vehicle for your next purchase

If you’re like most Americans, your next vehicle will be used, not new. And you may wonder where to find a great used vehicle for your next purchase. Which might make the 2019 North American Car, Utility and Truck of…

Where to find top-rated used vehicles from 1992 to the present
September 26, 2018

Where to find top-rated used vehicles from 1992 to the present

Let’s say you want to buy a used vehicle. It wouldn’t be that unusual, since Americans purchase more than two used vehicles for every new one. But unlike buying new, which offers several hundred choices each year, the used-vehicle universe…

The 14 best cars for short people, mainstream and luxury
September 17, 2018

The 14 best cars for short people, mainstream and luxury

It’s unanimous. The Subaru Forester is the best car for short people. Based on a review of six sources – Cars from Japan, U.S. News & World Report, Consumer Reports (2), Autobytel and Short Guy Central – reflecting the best…

New cars owners like most
September 12, 2018

Which 27 new cars owners like most – and which one is best of all

Your ideal vehicle is, of course, the one that best fits your budget and your lifestyle. Sometimes that’s not easy to figure out. But that’s where AutoPacific’s Ideal Vehicle Awards could help. Earlier this year, the automotive research and consulting…

How to get the best deal on a used car
August 17, 2018

How to get the best deal on a used car

Do your homework. You probably thought that remark was reserved for youngsters. But when you want to know how to get the best deal on a used car, doing your homework can make all the difference in the world. And…