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Buying a car isn't always a get-what-you-pay-for proposition and some brands are notorious for producing vehicles that command high purchase prices or come with supersized long-term costs when...

5 Car Brands That Aren’t Worth the Cost

Those of us willing to bite the bullet and pay today’s new-car prices want to make sure that the vehicle we’re buying will stand the test of time. New models are generally more reliable than ever before, but a few names stand out as the most likely to last at least 250,000 miles. A new study from iSeeCars found that the 10 longest-lasting vehicles come mostly from one global automaker, and that company likely won’t surprise you.

These are the 10 longest-lasting vehicles on the road today

Since the widespread adoption of automatic transmissions, manuals have mostly been associated with performance cars. Slapping through the gears while winding out the engine is a thrilling experience, and nothing launches a 426 Street Hemi off the line like a four-speed. Now that trucks have become daily drivers and even luxury vehicles, they mostly have automatics, but manual transmissions used to be the standard in pickups.

The Only American-Built Pickup Truck With A Manual Transmission

According to a recent Consumer Reports newsletter update on the lowest price you can expect to pay on a new car:. “The cheapest cars in America can be found by looking at transaction prices—what people are actually paying—rather than looking at just the window stickers.”. What Cars Are...

10 Cheap Cars That Consumer Reports Recommends for August 2024

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You don't have to be an automobile enthusiast or expert to appreciate the significance of the Chevrolet brand. Chevy was founded in 1911 by Belgian-born race driver Louis Chevrolet and William Durant, who had just been removed from his position as chairman of General Motors. The two men were familiar with each other from Chevrolet's time as a successful driver for Buick, the company Durant had managed in the century's early years. Chevy has produced more than 200 million vehicles since then, including the Suburban, which debuted in 1935 and has the longest uninterrupted production run of any vehicle in history.

5 Iconic Chevy Models From The 1980s

One of the advantages of buying a used car is that plenty of paperwork is available to give you a good idea of its market value, including the vehicle history report. With a new car, the value is...

11 Affordable Used Cars That Have Engines Just as Good As New

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Navigate the road to savings and satisfaction with our expertly chosen 15 SUVs under $30K, proving that luxury and practicality can coexist.

15 Best SUVs Under $30K That Are Totally Worth Buying

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Only three of the deceased riders are confirmed to have been wearing helmets. That's one more death when compared to the 2023 rally. The Sturgis Rally finished on August 11th, and in the period just before, during, and after the event, 12 riders were left dead as a result of road traffic accidents. Of the riders killed, just three were confirmed to have been wearing helmets, while seven of the riders weren't wearing helmets. It's still under investigation whether or not two of the riders were wearing helmets.

Most of the Riders Who Died at Sturgis Weren’t Wearing Helmets, Leaving 12 Dead

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See the top 10 best-selling truck models year-to-date here.
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An American automaker is beating Ford in overall truck sales

Stellantis is in the throes of a corporate upheaval. The stark contrast between the soaring fortunes of its European brands and the precipitous decline of its American counterparts Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, and Ram is a glaring concern. Despite this, CEO Carlos Tavares maintains that North America, where profits are also plummeting, requires substantial revitalization.

Stellantis Faces Corporate Turmoil as Iconic American Brands Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler Struggle Amid European Success

The first thing to follow a crate engine announcement seems to be a long wait. Dodge announced a range of Hurricrate inline-six engines and four Hellephants in November 2022. The Hurricates are finally here. They start with the Cat 1 (as in hurricane category, ba-dum bump) making 420 horsepower and 468 pound-feet of torque with 22 psi of boost from its two turbos and a 10.4:1 compression ratio. There's an aluminum block and twin-cam head, cast aluminum pistons, and liquid cooling working on the exhaust manifolds and intercooler. The Cat 3 Huuricrate upgrades to forged aluminum pistons and rings, plus low-friction coatings on the wristpins. There's greater flow through the fuel injection system and additional cooling for the intercooler. A reduced 9.5:1 compression ratio and 26 psi of boost crank output to 550 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque.

Dodge Hurricrate engines are finally here: Cat 3 has 550 hp and 531 lb-ft

Subaru vehicles are known for longevity, but which model is the most likely to last 250,000 miles and beyond? A new report from iSeeCars shows that the Subaru Outback makes the top twenty longest-lasting SUVs, which is better than average. The average SUV has a 7.8% chance of lasting 250,000...

20 SUVs That Will Go 250K+ Miles, Subaru Outback Is Better Than Average

Luxury cars look sleek, offer maximum comfort, and cost a pretty penny -- except when it comes time to resell them, that is. For the well-to-do, this may be neither here nor there. But for those looking to recoup their investment, certain luxury cars spell trouble.

5 Luxury Cars With the Worst Resale Value

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Dontae

The quest to prolong life has always intrigued humanity. Over time, scientists have made significant strides in understanding the factors that contribute to longevity. Although genetics accounts for about 25% of our lifespan, lifestyle choices and mental attitudes play a much more important role.

10 Signs That a Person Will Live Long

When you're spending your hard-earned money on a car, you want to be sure that it's money well spent. You want to know that your investment will hold its value over time. New models are released every...

6 Cars That Will Still Be Worth the Money in 5 Years

Use fake information on advertising sites, free Wi-Fi access pages, online surveys, forums, unpopular e-commerce sites, and free trial sign-ups to protect your privacy. Always provide accurate information on government, financial, professional, and medical websites to avoid legal issues and maintain credibility. Using fake information on the internet can often...

Don't Provide Your Real Information to These 6 Kinds of Sites

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Okay, here are the final four most reliable cars ever built (according to what I was able to find). If you read the first two articles I wrote you already know Japanese cars rank high on this list. If you haven't read those articles yet, well here is your chance.

Most Reliable Cars: The Final Four

With car prices high, you likely want to hold onto your vehicle for as long as you can. While the average vehicle has only an 8.6% chance of lasting 250,000 miles or more, there are several cars and...

10 Longest-Lasting Cars You Can Buy Right Now

Used car prices are falling quickly, although they have not yet returned to pre-pandemic prices. Based on changing retirement needs, we've scoped out the best used vehicle options for retirees.

Used Car Prices Are Dropping Even More — Here Are Perfect Options for Retirees

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The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 221,058 vehicles. This includes Ford and General Motors vehicles.

Ford, General Motors among 221,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

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These are the longest-lasting auto brands on the road today

Some automotive brands have remained at the top of predicted reliability rankings for years, and while new vehicles have become far more durable than they were...

These are the longest-lasting auto brands on the road today

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