The Fine Print Behind ‘Certified Pre-Owned’ That Dealers Hope You Never Read
'Certified Pre-Owned' can be worth the money — or a badge slapped on a car that got a quick once-over…
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Leasing vs. Buying: The Math Dealers Hope You Never Actually Do
There's no universal right answer to leasing vs buying — only the right answer for you. Here's the math dealerships…
Manual vs. Automatic: Why an Argument the Spreadsheet Already Settled Refuses to Die
By every spreadsheet metric, the automatic won years ago. So why won't the manual die? Because efficiency was never the…
Premium Gas vs. Regular: The Octane Myth That’s Quietly Costing You Money
Premium gas isn't 'better for your car.' Octane just measures knock resistance. Here's when premium actually matters and when it's…
How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Taken for a Ride
Dealerships do this hundreds of times a year; you do it once every five. Here's how to buy a used…
Buy or Lease? Here’s How to Actually Decide
Buy or lease is one of the biggest money calls you’ll make on a dealership...
A Port Fire Destroyed 33 Already-Sold SUVs, and the Buyers Are Left Waiting
Imagine buying a new car, signing the paperwork, and waiting on delivery only to learn...
The Best Time to Buy a New Car, and How to Actually Negotiate
Buying a new car is one of the largest purchases most people make, and timing...
The U.S. New-Car Market Through May 2026: What the Numbers Really Show
Status note: This is a preliminary year-to-date (YTD) report covering January through May 2026. The...
10 Cars That Refuse to Die Past 300,000 Miles
Most cars start to feel tired somewhere around 150,000 miles. Repairs stack up, reliability drops,...
Chevy Built Over 1,000 ZR1 Supercars, and It Just Broke the Exotic Car Rulebook
Chevrolet didn’t just build a supercar this time. It may have quietly disrupted the entire...
Stellantis Wants 25% More Sales From Dealers After Seven Years of Losses
Stellantis just made one thing crystal clear to its U.S. dealers: the excuses are over....
Auto Tariffs Have Cost Automakers $35 Billion, and Buyers Are Footing the Bill
If buying a new car already feels expensive, there’s a concrete reason, and it isn’t...
A Phone Call, Not a Hack, Exposed 12.4 Million CarGurus User Records
A massive data breach tied to automotive marketplace CarGurus has exposed roughly 12.4 million user...
10 Vehicles That Become a Financial Nightmare When Gas Prices Spike
Gas crises don’t just change how much you pay at the pump, they change which...