Columbus, OH

Used cars have had ups and downs in pricing over the past few years, but they remain a generally solid alternative to paying new MSRPs. Letting someone else eat the depreciation can net buyers a great deal, but that’s only if the used car they’re buying is reliable and in good condition. Consumer Reports recently ranked the used cars to avoid with an eye on reliability and maintenance costs, and some automakers have several models on the list.

Used cars to avoid, ranked by Consumer Reports

When we look into the history of sports cars, some of the most iconic and exciting cars to drive have been produced in Japan. Perhaps somewhat unappreciated in their time, the rise of JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) in popular media has created a generation who revere some of these legendary sports cars. One such car from Japan is the Honda S2000.

10 Used Sports Car Alternatives To The Legendary Honda S2000

The BMW M5 has a long and storied history as one of the best sports sedans on the market, but the car we have today is nothing like the one seen in earlier model years. BMW is gearing up for the release of an all-new M5 in 2025, and the car will arrive with a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time. Oh, and it’s also 1,000 pounds heavier than the last iteration.

The New BMW M5 is Much Heavier But Massively Powerful

Losing the stick in the base S trim won't make us weep, we suspect no one was buying it, anyway. We're just glad the GLI gets to keep it. The other big news is that the price tag for a base S is now $21,995 before destination and delivery fees. That's cheaper than an automatic S is now, and cheaper than a stick-shift 2024 S after D and D.

2025 Volkswagen Jetta/Jetta GLI Get Minor Tweaks, Save the Manual (Sort of)

Connecticut State

Apparently the car runs well and has been well-maintained, but the convertible top isn't coming down right now. The price is $3,100 and this Saab is for sale in Connecticut. Become a TTAC insider. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our newsletter.

Used Car of the Day: 2001 Saab 9-3

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

If you are looking for a reliable used SUV, you've come to the right place. Updated Consumer Reports data says buyers should steer clear of these 17 SUVs because they all have well below-average reliability. Consumer Reports warns, "If you buy a three- or five-year-old used car, it's already gone...

17 SUVs With The Worst Reliability, And The Subaru To Buy Instead

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J. Souza

An 81-year-old foreign passenger was found dead in her cabin onboard a Maltese-flagged cruise ship on Saturday afternoon, according to a statement from the Greek Coast Guard. A Greek news outlet reported that the incident occurred while the vessel was docked at the picturesque Port of Mykonos, a popular tourist destination in the Aegean Sea.

Cruise Ship Passenger Found Dead in Cabin, Coast Guard Reports

California State

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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?

Princeton, IN

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This new Lexus outranked almost every Detroit automaker for most 'American-made'
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1 Brand-New Lexus Model Outranked Almost Everyone on the Most US-Made Vehicles List

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

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


The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI returns with a six-speed manual transmission option as the Golf GTI drops the stick.
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This Volkswagen Sedan Refuses To Give Up Its Manual Transmission for 2025

A recent Consumer Reports analysis of older used cars that dates as far back as 10 years ago was recently released by CR analysts who say that their current picks are “…the ones we’d recommend to our friends and family members,” ―all under $20,000!. Those...

Best Used Cars and SUVs Under $20,000

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Woodbridge, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

WOODBRIDGE, Va. - Authorities have arrested Gregory Marsalis Robinson, 31, in connection with an assault that occurred at a 7-Eleven gas pump on Dale Boulevard. The incident took place on May 22, shortly after 11:45 a.m., when an argument escalated into violence.

Man Arrested for Violent Attack at Woodbridge Gas Station

( ) – The best SUVs for the money are ranked based on an analysis of their price and average lifespan, with the top-ranked models offering the longest life at the lowest price. iSeeCars.com identified the best value (“best for the money”) new SUVs based on their price and...

The best SUVs for the money for 2024

Yesterday was J.D. Power IQS day. As you no doubt know, automakers love to tout their J.D. Power rankings in ads when they do well. So, with that in mind, do you use J.D. Power as one of the ways you try to measure reliability when you're car shopping?. Become...

QOTD: What Do J.D. Power Lists Mean to You?

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

Used Car of the Day: 2014 Audi A6

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