There's a number that car salespeople don't bring up, and financial advisors mention mostly to people who already bought the car. The moment you drive a new vehicle off the dealer's lot, i
The sticker price is the beginning of what a car costs, not the end. What you pay over the next five years in maintenance, repairs, and reliability surprises adds up to a number that can exceed the di
A neighbor of mine just bought a new truck. Decent guy, nothing fancy, mid-trim F-150 with the basic four-wheel-drive package. We were standing in his driveway looking at it last weekend, and he menti
If you’ve been waiting for used EV prices to stop acting ridiculous, this might be the moment to start paying attention. A lot of electric cars are coming back from lease this year. Not a
Let me throw a number at you that might change the way you think about your next car purchase. The average price difference between a used electric vehicle and a used gas car has dropped to just $1,10
Most people look at the price on the window and think, okay, that’s the number. It isn’t. That number is just the part you agree to upfront. The real cost of owning a car is everything
A lot of people assume that once someone starts making serious money, the next move is obvious. Bigger house, nicer watch, luxury car in the driveway. But when it comes to cars, that idea falls apa
While SUVs have taken over from the sedan as the vehicle design of choice for American masses, the latter still has its place. Not only do they generally look better than the tall and ungainly SUV cro
The Automotive Hall of Fame is mostly filled with combustion engines. But as the industry shifts toward electric, the question comes up: will any EVs eventually earn a spot among the greats? Last year
Ever wonder why Craigslist is packed with luxury cars that cost less than a decent used Camry? Those tempting $15,000 Audis and $20,000 BMWs aren't accidents - they're warnings disguised as ba