As the popularity of SUVs reaches new heights in the U.S., people are spending more money on vehicles than ever before. However, not all crossovers and SUVs are significantly more expensive than cars. Many new SUVs carry starting prices of less than $25,000, with several starting around $20,000 or less. This is promising when considering […]
Lexus and Kia Top JD Power’s 2021 Auto Study
Automobiles are more complex than ever, and more dependable than ever. That’s the encouraging news from data analytics firm JD Power which released its 2021 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study Thursday. The widely-watched study found vehicle durability at an all-time high, improving 10% over 2020 — and 25% over 2016 when the industry was backsliding in durability due […]
Chrysler and Buick Make Consumer Reports’ Top 10 Auto Brands
Two Detroit auto brands, Chrysler and Buick, made major improvements in Consumer Reports’ Brand Report Card Rankings, placing them in the top 10 out of 32 brands, the organization said Thursday. Stellantis NV’s Chrysler brand came in 8th place and Buick followed in 9th. Their rankings marked only the second time two Detroit auto brands made […]
The 2021 Best Cars for the Money
When it comes to vehicle long-term value and ownership experience, Toyota, Kia, Honda and Hyundai are at the top of the game, according to the U.S. News & World Report. The 2021 Best Cars for the Money awards were announced today by the U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in rankings and consumer advice. The […]
The 2021 Esquire Car Awards
Despite the understandable hiccups in the supply chain of new cars, this past year was rich with stellar models rolling off of lots. They include the return of icons like the Land Rover Defender and the Ford Bronco Sport, the reimagined Corvette, an electrified Mustang, and the museum-worthy Ferrari Roma. Here are the very best […]
The 2021 GMC Yukon Denali: Review
GMC, moreover, effectively turned the Denali into a sub-brand version of the Yukon. Yes, you get a higher level of standard kit inside, but there are sheet-metal changes outside and a different dashboard inside from its SLE, SLT, and AT4 siblings. The result is a more distinctive, more memorable SUV, and a bigger one. Over 6-inches longer […]
Pro’s and Con’s of Leasing vs. Buying
Leasing a car and buying a car will both put you in the driver’s seat, but with different financial implications. You will usually pay an initial amount to drive your new vehicle off the lot to cover a range of taxes and fees. Then, you will make monthly payments over the life of the lease […]
Best Small Electric Cars of 2021
Our first-time buying advice below offers info on key electric car terms, as well as any incentives that might be on offer, such as home wallbox chargers and government grants. Best small electric cars 2021 Fiat 500 Renault Zoe Peugeot e-208 Volkswagen ID.3 Vauxhall Corsa-e Honda e Volkswagen e-up! SEAT Mii electric BMW i3 MINI […]
The Ford F-150 Raptor
The Ford F-150 Raptor pickup feels like a long-running staple, but there have only been two of them (with Ford only recently revealing the new third-gen model). The original was introduced for 2010 and lasted through 2014 before being replaced by the second-generation model in 2017. Both are hugely upgraded F-150s with awesome suspension modifications, […]