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How to Buy a Car (Hint: Be Aggressive)

There are many ways to impose value onto an automaker, but what yields the most accurate appraisal? One could say automaker X makes the best product, because a professional critic deemed it so. However, another could assert; that while technically impressive; all that really matters are the sales. I.e. Audi leads the luxury automaker market from a critical perspective, but Lexus sells more of thei

Tesla Model 3: An Electric Vehicle for the Common Man (and Woman)

Whenever Tesla head honcho Elon Musk talks or tweets, it’s bound to be an event. Therefore, it’s no surprise that our collective ears would perk up when discussing a new vehicle rollout, particularly when said vehicle purports to be Tesla’s most affordable model yet. In a conference call with investors, Musk announced that the long-awaited Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle would be unveiled this Mar

The 2016 Ford Explorer Offers Style and Value

As the vehicle that started America’s love affair with the SUV, the Ford Explorer has plenty to live up to year after year. With its new grille, high-tech features and zippy performance, the 2016 doesn’t disappoint. The Sport model looks a little sharper than earlier incarnations. In addition, the auto company added a Platinum trim version for car buyers who want every available vehicle feature in

Comparative Shopping In The Internet Age

If you have been thinking about shopping for a new or used vehicle to replace the old clunker in your garage, you're no doubt experiencing a mix of emotions as you anticipate going through the ritual of driving around to various dealers and suffering through the endless rounds of negotiations with the salesperson and their manager. You may well be putting off buying a new car, not only because of

Buick Steals the Show

The 2016 Detroit auto show brought a few surprises and plenty of innovation to the auto industry. Lincoln introduced a spacious sedan while Lexus presented another luxury model, but it was Buick that stole the show when it revealed its swanky new sports coupe. Buick’s Fancy New Ride - During the last few decades, Buick has been fighting its reputation as the carmaker for geriatric drivers. This y

Volvo Looks to Own 2016

Let’s face it: Volvo is hardly the sexiest of auto brands. But they did a fairly credible Justin Timberlake impression the past two years thanks to vehicles like the 2016 Volvo XC90 (pictured), and the automaker appears poised to continue its positive momentum in 2016. In fact, Volvo confidently predicts that it’ll shatter its annual auto sales record for the third year in a row. As per Bloomberg

Here Comes the VW Microbus

At this point, Volkswagen could use a win. The beleaguered German automaker has faced an onslaught of bad PR in the wake of its diesel emissions scandal that led to massive recalls. For some consumers, the automaker’s sins may be too serious to forgive, but Volkswagen hopes to change hearts and minds with the return of the VW Microbus. As we teased last month, the all-new edition of the VW Microb

Volkswagen Microbus Gets an Electric Revival

Volkswagen is set to reveal an all-electric concept car at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES). If the teaser image accompanying this article is any indication, that electric vehicle will indeed be a Microbus. Unfortunately, the teaser image is all we have to go on at the moment. But that doesn’t mean we can’t indulge in a bit of informed speculation. Judging from the teaser, the vehicle

Are Minivans the Hot New Model in China?

This past Thursday, China’s ruling Communist Party abolished its longstanding one-child policy. Married couples are now legally allowed to have two children for the first time in 35 years. So what does this have to do with the automotive industry? Plenty, it turns out, particularly where minivans and multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) are concerned. Automakers such as Volkswagen are looking to capita

Ford Escapes Convention

The Ford Escape has done exceedingly well for the company, they sold over three million last year alone. In the fastest growing market of the automotive segment (small SUVs), it has managed to maintain its position of number two despite mounting opposition. The only car that outsells it, is the Honda CR-V; that is probably primarily due to the gas mileage enjoyed by CR-V owners. Despite the mileag