Columbus, OH

This summer, there's good news if you're in the market for a used car: Prices are at their lowest point in three years. Used vehicle costs have dropped by more than 9% over the past year as the market normalizes in the aftermath of a supply crunch that caused prices to soar.

As Used Car Prices Fall, Here’s How to Get the Best Deal

For the most part, cars are almost never an investment (Here’s an exception), but are almost always a necessity. You just cannot get around in most cities and towns without a good running car or truck because America does not invest in the type of mass transit infrastructure you will find in Europe that makes car ownership much less of a necessity.

Cars That Depreciate The Most In The First Year of Ownership

If you have been looking for a new SUV, sedan, or compact car earlier this year, you have likely found that some models are either difficult to get or come at a price that does not fit your budget. However, as in all things, timing is an important car shopping factor and according to Consumer Reports automotive experts for new car shoppers, now is the time to shop for some special deal models with this year’s 4th of July Holiday specials.

Best New-Car Deals for July 4th Recommended by Consumer Reports

Cars from the '90s offer reliability and affordability with quality improvements in design and interiors. Popular models like the Toyota Camry and Mazda Miata still maintain their bullet-proof reputation and high demand today. Old-school classics like the Buick Regal and Ford Taurus continue to impress with their longevity, affordable price,...

10 Used Cars From The 1990s That Have Rock-Solid Reliability

24/7 Wall St.

Once a year, J.D. Power releases one of the most important evaluations of American car brands: the J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study. It has just released the 2024 version. The study looks at problems per 100 vehicles. The current version is the 38th year. J.D. Power polled 99,144 people from July 2023 to May […]
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Some used cars are less reliable than others, based on Consumer Reports’ Annual Auto Surveys from owners. 20% of the list of 60 model years include hybrid, plug-in, and electric vehicles. Certain model years of reliable makes can be problematic. A used car can be a great value, but...

Used cars to avoid? Chevy, Ford top Consumer Reports’ list

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

GM Car Sales – Q1 2024 – United States. Cumulative deliveries of GM cars in the United States decreased 18 percent to 49,655 units in Q1 2024, comprised of:. 3,574 units of the Chevy Camaro, a decrease of over 54 percent compared to 7,780 units sold in Q1 2023.

GM Car Sales Down 18 Percent Moving 50K Units During Q1 2024

The Fourth of July is just around the corner, which means many of us will be enjoying a long weekend underneath the warm summer sun. In other words, it's a perfect time to get outside and give your car a wash in the driveway! If you don't already have a solid car wash kit handy, it's well worth checking out the many full kits and one-off soaps and accessories that Chemical Guys has to offer. Chemical Guys is one of the most popular brands in the space and right now, they've got all kinds of solid car wash deals available thanks to the upcoming holiday. You can check out all of the featured deals right here, or see some of our current favs listed just below.

Save $50 on 10-piece Chemical Guys car wash kit and more thanks to these 4th of July deals

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Sacramento, CA

A Tesla owner says he ended up in the middle of an active train track after Autopilot mistook it for a road, a California police department said in a warning to other drivers. The alleged incident happened outside Sacramento. Police didn't share the driver's name or the condition of the car.

A driver says his Tesla drove onto active train tracks after Autopilot mistook them for a road

Earlier this month, we reported that Tesla's Model Y had snagged the top spot as the world's best-selling vehicle, finally edging out the Toyota RAV4, but it looks like the electric crossover may have a hard time pulling that off again. According to Dataforce numbers (via Automotive News Europe), the Tesla Model Y has slipped from its top spot in sales charts all the way to 18th in the month of May 2024.

Tesla Model Y loses nearly 50% of sales in Europe — may explain recent price drops

The market is returning to “normal” as car dealership inventory levels rise. Get ready for good deals to return to the car dealership: The new vehicle market will likely improve for car shoppers in the second half of the year as rising inventory levels lead to lower prices.

Car Shoppers Can Expect 'More Discounting And Better Prices' In The Second Half Of The Year

Besides a new Cherokee and Renegade, Jeep is working on a redesigned Compass. The models will be joined by facelifted versions of the Grand Cherokee and Wagoneer / Grand Wagoneer. Jeep is also embracing electrification and will offer a total of six EVs by the end of 2027. Jeep recently...

Jeep Confirms New Compass, Updated Grand Cherokee And Wagoneer

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Lumber prices are down 24% from their mid-March peak amid subdued home-building activity. US housing starts and new building permits are on the decline this year, each falling 4% and 6% in May. The combination of oversupply and falling demand for lumber are driving prices down, say industry experts. Lumber...

Lumber prices have plunged 24% as this year's home builder season fails to meet expectations

The value of GM stock decreased during the week of June 24th to June 28th, 2024. Shares closed the week at $46.46 per share, representing an increase of $1.26 per share, or 2.64 percent compared to the previous week’s closing value of $47.72 per share. By comparison, shares of...

GM Stock Value Falls 3 Percent During Week Of June 24 – June 28, 2024

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The Big Three automakers took high marks in J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study. See where your favorite car brand ranked.

J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Initial Quality Study: American car makers fare well in major study

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

Many new laws become effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024. However, a law has always existed in Virginia, but some residents might not be aware of it. According to WSET, leaving grass clippings and other debris on Virginia roads is illegal.

It is illegal to leave grass clippings and other debris on roads in Virginia

SAN FRANCISCO/BERLIN — A few camouflaged Audis arrived secretly from Germany early this year at a facility of electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian in California, where some 30 engineers stripped the electronics and fitted them with the U.S. startup's harnesses and modules. Intense testing followed at the Palo Alto...

Cloaked Audis, covert CEO meeting: How VW's $5 billion Rivian bet transpired

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Average new car prices are falling and could significantly boost sales

New car prices reached record highs in recent years as automakers struggled with pandemic-related delays and vehicle shortages. That has made car shopping a frustrating experience...

Average new car prices are falling and could significantly boost sales

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