by Chris Chase The mid-size crossover segment is one of the most varied vehicle categories in the marketplace. It starts with five-seat models about the size of a family sedan and stretches to seven- and eight-seaters that approach full-size territory. That makes a lot of sense: Families come in a lot of different sizes, so
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If you’re shopping for your next vehicle the Car Buying Tips section is for you. Here you’ll find useful information on items like how much you should spend if you should consider the number of Kilometers, and avoiding problems.
New 2021 Hybrids
As electrified vehicles continue to make headlines, automakers are keen to capitalize on the technology’s growing popularity. As a result, the 2021 model year will see a number of popular models adopt hybrid power for the first time. These new hybrids include something for just about everyone, so if you’re curious about the fuel-saving potential
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Compact Hatchbacks with the Lowest Maintenance Costs
By Chris Chase Some of today’s best-known small cars, like the Honda Civic and Volkswagen Rabbit, first came to North America as hatchbacks. These cleverly designed cars helped establish a market for modern compact vehicles on this continent, after the rudimentary VW Beetle paved the way. After automakers expanded their small-car offerings with sedans, hatchbacks
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What Is the Moose Test?
by Lori Straus Although the moose test sounds like something developed in Canada, the term was actually coined by a German journalist in a Swedish auto safety magazine in the 1990s. In this blog post, we’ll explain what the moose test is and what it does and doesn’t mean. The Moose Test : A Definition
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Electric Pick-up Trucks
by Chris Chase Electric vehicles are in vogue right now, with automakers and proponents of emissions-free driving touting them as the future of personal transportation. Right now, you can buy battery-powered models in the compact and mid-size car and crossover categories. Soon, however, pickup truck fans should also have a range of EV options to
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Which Generation Should you Buy?
by Chris Chase Perhaps you’ve heard it suggested that you should never buy a car in its first year after a major redesign. This common maxim seems counterintuitive: A new design should be more reliable, thanks to the ever-improving precision that goes into the manufacturing process. It’s not a universal truth, but it is common
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Compact SUVs, Cheap to Maintain
It’s easy to find out what it will cost to buy, insure and fuel a new car, and while it’s important to know those numbers up front, they’re not the only expenses you need to worry about. It also costs money to maintain and repair a vehicle as it ages, even if you buy a
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2020 Models Least Likely to Cause Buyers Remorse
By Chris Chase J.D. Power has named Porsche and Dodge the industry’s top brands in the 2020 version of its annual Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study. The APEAL survey measures which vehicles are most likely to make their owners feel good about their purchase. It’s a less tangible thing than the organization’s initial
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Buying a Used Electric Car
By Chris Chase Like any new technology, buying an electric vehicle can be an intimidating prospect the first time around. But while there are some major differences between owning and driving an EV and a gas-powered car, most of the used-EV buying process will be familiar if you’ve bought a used car or truck before.
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Does All-Wheel Drive Improve a Vehicle’s Safety?
by Lori Straus While you’re researching your next car purchase, whether new or used, you’ll often come across these three acronyms: 2WD, 4WD, AWD. You’ll likely understand right away that 2WD refers to 2-wheel drive vehicles, where all power is transferred to either the front (FWD) or rear (RWD) wheels. But what’s the difference between
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