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 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 […]
Tesla Recalls 135k US Vehicles
Tesla Inc has agreed to recall 134,951 Model S and Model X vehicles with touchscreen displays that could fail and raise the risk of a crash after U.S. auto safety regulators sought the recall last month, according to a recall posted on a government website Tuesday. February 2, 2021 Reuters
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 […]
The 2021 Hyundai Tiger Mobility Vehicle
Hyundai TIGER X-1 UMV Is the Ultimate Walking, Wheeled Delivery Drone Hyundai made waves in 2019 with its CES showing of the Elevate concept—an “Ultimate Mobility Vehicle” that featured motorized wheels attached to five-jointed “legs” that enabled it to walk and climb, as well as drive. The best-known walking vehicles in our collective consciousness are those […]
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 2021 Ford Bronco Yakima Package
Ford just keeps adding on reasons to get behind the adventurous little Bronco Sport. A catalog of hundreds of Ford Bronco accessories recently leaked its way onto the internet courtesy of a Bronco enthusiast forum. Now, news of accessory packs for the smaller Bronco Sport has made its way onto the web, too—but this time the announcement comes from Ford itself, […]