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If keeping up with automotive news isn't your thing and you haven't checked out a dealership lot or an online seller since the last time you bought a car, you'll be in for a financial planning shock...

9 Most Reliable Cars To Buy Used in Summer 2024

Every continent has one country that represents them in terms of car production. Asia has Japan, which hosts some of the biggest automotive manufacturers, with the likes of Honda, Toyota, Subaru and Lexus. With Europe, it is not as straightforward as it may seem. Italy hosts exotic and outstanding sports brands such as Ferrari and Lamborghini. England has luxurious brands, such as Bentley and Rolls-Royce. While these may be extravagant manufacturers, one country stands out the most for its renowned engineering habits.

10 Most Reliable German Cars From The Last Decade

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For those who can't afford to miss work or shell out for unexpected repairs, vehicle reliability matters. Here are the 10 car models to avoid due to their low dependability scores according to non-profit consumer advocacy firm Consumer Reports.

The 10 least dependable cars according to Consumer Reports

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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Just look at that beautiful pup! Lima is an adorable 5-month-old Husky who is smart, friendly, and a total sweetheart. It’s hard to believe this sweet girl was brought to FAAS after being abandoned in a grocery store parking lot, tied to a pole with an electrical cord used as a leash. She was just a few months old.

Lima is Looking for Love

It’s getting harder to find a six-cylinder engine in a car nowadays, let alone a sedan. Manufacturers are favoring turbocharged four cylinders for optimal fuel efficiency and power. It may seem like the days of the stout V-6 or inline-six engine and relying on displacement for more power are gone. But think again.

The Most Affordable Six-Cylinder Performance Sedans In 2024

The automotive world seems to have struck a balance, and the four-cylinder engine has become the most popular format by far. It continues to slowly but surely kill off plenty of other engine formats. Among these formats that have been slowly disappearing is the three-cylinder. With new cars getting bigger and heavier, there just isn’t much place for them anymore.

10 Most Powerful Three-Cylinder Cars Available Today

In a surprising turn of events, Ford CEO Jim Farley announced in a statement on Thursday that his company has canceled its plans to transform its plant in Oakville, Ontario, Canada into an electric vehicle (EV) assembly hub. The project was estimated to cost $1.3 billion, allowing Oakville to produce electric three-row SUVs and create more than 1,000 new jobs.

Ford Scraps Canadian EV Plans, Replaces Them With Super Duty Trucks

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

Over the last five years, various automotive manufacturers have gone into overdrive with their hybrids and EVs. This is due to many reasons, with people wanting to limit the emissions from their vehicles or saving money on fuel costs. When it comes to hybrids, people can get the best of both worlds with excellent fuel economy with the help of a battery while still housing a gasoline-powered engine to give that extra grit. There's one characteristic that most hybrids share, and that's reliability. While there are hundreds of different SUV hybrid configurations around the world, one here in America has the highest reliability among its American cousins.

The Most Reliable American Hybrid SUV In 2024

It’s affordable and safe. You don't have to buy an expensive luxury car to get the safest vehicle. Despite being Subaru's smallest and cheapest model, the Impreza stands tall among the best, offering a compelling blend of safety and affordability. There are some surprises if you are looking for...

The 16 Safest Cars And Subaru’s Safe Affordable Model

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The Ford F-Series is the best selling car so far this year, with 352,406 units sold in the first half, according to Car and Driver, though sales declined by 8% compared to the same period the previous year. Despite the overall decline in sales of the F-150, sales of the electric F-150 Lightning specifically were […]
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The Slowest-Selling New Cars in 2024

Tire Rack, an online tire seller, recently tested nine tires on the 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance to find which worked best for driver needs. “Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been a rising force in the automotive industry for some time,” Tire Rack says on its website. “Their greater upfront torque, heavier weight, and focus on sustainable longevity have seen an outpouring of new tires from many manufacturers attempting to address the specific needs of EVs.”

Tire Rack puts 9 tires to the test on Tesla Model 3

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Leather seats, lashings of torque, and casting a big shadow aren't enough to distinguish yourself in the luxury segment anymore, a reality the Infiniti QX80 had plenty of time to realize. Now, with a dramatically upgraded 2025 QX80 headed to dealerships, it's an opportunity for Nissan's cosseting cousin to prove its recipe of body-on-frame capacity mixed with a high-end interior is still relevant in a fiercely competitive market.

2025 Infiniti QX80 Review: Big SUV Brings Big Improvements (And Big Questions)

Cost-conscious consumers often shop used for vehicles — here are top cars and SUVs between $10 and $20K according to Consumer Reports, a nearly century-old nonprofit consumer research and advocacy firm.

The best used cars & SUVs under $20k according to Consumer Reports

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Subaru will make SiriusXM satellite radio available as a standard feature across its entire 2025 model line-up in the United States. The decision builds on a long-standing partnership between the two brands, which has seen SiriusXM satellite radio tuners available as an option in most Subaru sedans, crossovers and SUVs, including the Impreza, Legacy, WRX, BRZ, Forester, Crosstrek, Outback, Ascent and Solterra models with certain in-car infotainment systems.

Subaru makes SiriusXM standard on 2025 car models

Genesis' all-EV product plan will add some HEVs and PHEVs. Emissions standards and customer demand are driving the full-EV-lineup delay. Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand is continuing with plans to augment what was to be an all-EV lineup with hybrids, citing customer demand, reports Top Gear. Five years ago, the automaker...

Genesis reverses on EVs, preparing slew of hybrids noting customer demand

If you’re in the market for a reliable and affordable truck, look no further than the impressive selection of trucks from Japan. Known for their exceptional build quality and innovative features, Japanese trucks have become increasingly popular among automotive enthusiasts worldwide. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the top Japanese trucks you can import right now, along with information on Japanese cars for sale, cheap JDM cars, and JDM cars for sale.

Top Japanese Trucks You Can Import Right Now

BMW's final naturally-aspirated inline-six had its flaws but stood out as the best of its generation.

Why Is The BMW N52 Inline-Six Engine So Reliable

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The Most Reliable Japanese EV In 2024

While most segments have received endless benefits from electric powertrains, none have welcomed the technology with wider arms than the SUV segment. While we still have...

The Most Reliable Japanese EV In 2024

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