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10 Cars That Can Run For Over 250,000 Miles

While just about any car these days can clock a quarter million miles if an owner throws enough money at it in terms of ongoing repairs and upkeep – some models tend to be more enjoyable to own and hold together better over the long haul than others.<br>To determine which would be the most likely ne

The 10 most reliable car brands, according to a dealer

Steven Lang ought to know a lemon when he sees one. He's worked as a car dealer and auctioneer for more than 16 years. Together with statistician Nick Lariviere, he rated the 10 most reliable car brands after reviewing over 700,000 sample trade-ins.

10 Ways to Avoid Car Dealer Tricks

Americans' on-again, off-again love affair with cars is definitely back on. New car sales jumped 17 percent last month, to 1.5 million, the highest level since the beginning of the Great Recession. Consumers are buying cars even while they remain reluctant to spend on other big-ticket items, and it...

10 cars that are most likely to last 200,000 miles

The automotive data and research site iSeeCars.com has compiled a list of the 10 vehicles that are most likely to last for 200,000 miles. Toyota and General Motors each have four vehicles on the list, more than any other automaker.

10 most reliable car brands

These are the car makers least likely to give you problems down the road.

Are Larger Cars Safer for Teen Drivers?

For parents car shopping for teen drivers, safety remains a top priority when selecting a vehicle. But what exactly determines a cars safety?

How a dealer makes money on a new-car sale

The money in between the sticker price and the invoice is not the sole source of profit for dealers.

Why Does Every New Car Look Like Every Other New Car?

Drew Magary talks with two titans of automotive design to find out why new cars all look so generic.

How To Test Drive A New Car

Buying a new car? Test driving a car can be revealing, exciting and sometimes disappointing. It's a valuable opportunity, but a lot of buyers aren't even sure what they should be looking for. Read our top tips on what to find out when you're taking a car for a test drive.

How to Choose the Right New Car

When trying to choose the right new car, ask yourself these questions before going to the new or used car dealership.

Tips For Test Driving a New Car

Test-driving a new car is the most exciting and most nerve-wracking experience of buying. However, this step is also the most important, because it enables you to see the true potential of a car, beyond all the muddled numbers of gas mileage, price, and horsepower. Still, how do you know what look for during the …

What Exactly Is That New Car Smell?

The smell of a new car is intoxicating. It reminds us of money and shiny objects. It evokes that golden period before repeat coffee stains, moldy Tupperware, and our trunk's transformation into a Good Will depository change the way we feel about our car.

12 New Cars With The Worst One-Year Resale Values

There's an old saying that a new car loses a certain percentage of its original value the moment it’s driven off a dealer’s lot, and that’s largely true. There’s generally no “backsies” involved in a new-vehicle transaction, so for better or worse it’s a used car immediately after a buyer signs on t

Why New Cars Are a Waste of Money

We all love that new car smell. Would you believe me if I told you that buying a new car is one of the worst financial decisions that American's (and others) regularly make? Read more to find out.

How to Get Smarter About New Cars Online

In the online shopping age, buying a new car still means a trip to the local dealership. The internet, however, can still be super useful in getting smart about your purchase.

Should You Ever Buy a Brand New Car?

New cars depreciate in value the minute you drive them off the lot, so is getting a new car worth it? Or should you stick with buying used?

5 new car negotiation tips

If the 100-degree heat waves across the country have convinced you that you need a new car – with reliable A/C – you may be considering a trip to a new car dealership. But you’re probably not looking forward to it. After all, who likes to negotiate with car salesman? As it turns out, more …

What Are the Most Popular New Car Features?

What New Car Deserves a Convertible Version?

Plenty of new cars don't have a drop-top version, but should.