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If you’re a family looking for a used sport utility vehicle, you have an abundance of choices. Whether your family can fill three rows of seats, is into fuel efficiency or just wants to get off the road for the weekend, there is an SUV that can accommodate. To help you narrow down your search, we asked two auto experts to name used SUVs that would make the top of their lists.

12 Best Used SUVs To Buy in 2024 for a Family of 4

The rules around federal EV tax credits changed at the beginning of this year, making it more difficult for vehicles to qualify. Even so, buyers can get around the rules by leasing an EV, which opens the door to the full $7,500 credit regardless of the model. That loophole has driven an explosion in EV leases, with recent data showing that almost half of new electric models in the U.S. are leased.

Report: Almost Half of America's New EV Sales Are Leases

Early order guides have divulged pricing for the 2025 Cadillac Optiq, the crossover slotting into the lineup under the Lyriq to become Cadillac's entry-level battery-electric offering. Introduced in May, the automaker said it would start at around $54,000 and come with standard dual-motor all-wheel drive. The initial figures are right there after the $1,495 destination charge, the four trims and their MSRPs starting at:

2025 Cadillac Optiq order guide shows MSRPs from $54,390 to $57,090

An America that typically conflates the Cadillac brand with jumbo Escalade SUVs, Uber Black rides, or memories of the bad old padded-roof, wide-whitewalls, and velour-seat days might have trouble wrapping its collective mind around a hatchback Cadillac luxury electric car priced like a Bentley or a Rolls-Royce. But the journey of a thousandfold perception upgrade starts with a single step change in reputation. And via Blackwing performance models and hand-built special editions, Cadillac has been making these step changes. Does the new 2024 Cadillac Celestiq present like a legit Rolls or Bentley alternative? We recently got a ride in an engineering validation vehicle, with vehicle performance manager Blaine Heavener at the helm.

2024 Cadillac Celestiq First Ride: Worth Rolls or Bentley Money?!

The Lexus RX has been a force to be reckoned with in the luxury SUV world for almost three decades. Competitors have come and gone, but the long-running Lexus has remained a solid contender. Infiniti has something to say about that, announcing a new two-row SUV to compete with the RX as part of its push to revamp its product line.

Infiniti to Release Lexus RX Competitor in 2026 and Push for Electrified Vehicles

Escanaba, MI

The US Sun

A CAR dealership has closed its doors for the last time after the general manager received a $10 million proposal. The dealership, which sold Volkswagen and Mazda cars, shuttered after the companies allegedly said franchise owners needed to make new investments. The dealership in Escanaba, Michigan, closed in September 2023, according to local Fox affiliate […]

Dealership closes abruptly after $10m demand is handed to manager – forcing the end of the 50-year-old business

The automotive world is mourning the loss of a legendary powertrain. General Motors has confirmed the impending retirement of its celebrated 3.0-liter inline-six Duramax diesel engine. Renowned for its exceptional torque delivery, commendable fuel efficiency, and formidable towing capacity, the Duramax has been a cornerstone of GM’s full-size SUV lineup.

End of an Era: General Motors Retires Iconic Duramax Diesel Engine Amid Stricter Emissions Regulations

Chrysler, once a titan of American automotive manufacturing, has fallen on hard times under Stellantis ownership. The brand’s dramatic decline is most evident in its product lineup, now reduced to a solitary model: the Pacifica minivan. This stands in stark contrast to the brand’s former glory days, exemplified by...

Chrysler’s Decline Under Stellantis: From a Dominant American Brand to a Struggling Automaker Facing an Uncertain Future

While we frequently come across all sorts of interesting modern rides with shockingly low mileage totals at collector car auctions around the web, strangely enough, that list hasn’t yet included a Lincoln MKS. We say strange because many other defunct American sedans from the recent past have quickly become coveted items these days, so one would assume that the MKS would also follow suit. That hasn’t been the case thus far, but that may change now that this very nice 2010 Lincoln MKS has hit the auction block.

2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost With Just 16K Miles Up For Auction

Motor1.com

Frank B. Rhodes, Jr., great-grandson to Chrysler founder Walter P. Chrysler, wants to buy his namesake's brand, as well as Dodge, Plymouth, and Mopar, from Stellantis. Rhodes, Jr. released a short video explaining why and how these brands should be brought back to American ownership. He's currently seeking investors to...

Chrysler's Heir Wants to Save Dodge and Chrysler From Stellantis

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

White Pigeon, MI

For a number of years, a company called Centurion Vehicles based in White Pigeon, Michigan, created a handful of models that The Blue Oval didn’t at the time – including large SUVs based on the F-Series, not to mention oddities like van/pickup conversions with dual rear wheels. These Ford Centurion models are quickly becoming red-hot collector’s items, meaning that this 1990 C-350 is more likely than not to attract a lot of attention at auction.

1990 Ford Centurion C-350 Classic Up For Auction

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Vision Pet Care

Ever wondered if your feline friend truly loves you? Cats, those enigmatic furballs, have a knack for hiding their affections in the most subtle ways. Let’s dive into the clandestine world of kitty love and uncover how your cat secretly shows its love for you.

How Your Cat Secretly Shows Its Love for You

The 2024 Toyota Venza stands among midsize hybrids as a leader when it comes to luxury, and this is its final model year. With the segment growing fiercer every year, Toyota is sunsetting the Venza nameplate and shifting focus to an all-new Crown Signia SUV. Before it says goodbye, however, the Toyota Venza is bringing its A-game. The latest model arrives with few changes from the 2023 model year, but it's far from lacking when it comes to features.

Toyota Venza Price And Trims Detailed

The all-electric Range Rover is almost here. Although the brand admits it’s been challenging, Range Rover’s first EV will be a “true Range Rover” with unrivaled capability and luxury as reservations top 42,000. Range Rover’s first EV sees reservations climb. Range Rover gave us a...

Range Rover’s first EV secures over 42,000 reservations

Acura wants its share of the US electric vehicle market. After introducing a massive new incentive, the 2024 Acura ZDX is cheaper to lease than the Tesla Model Y. With a nearly $30,000 discount, is Acura’s luxury electric SUV worth it?. The 2024 ZDX is Acura’s first all-electric vehicle....

Acura slashes nearly $30K off 2024 ZDX models, undercutting Tesla’s Model Y by a mile

The Motley Fool

As Ford looks toward the future of affordable EVs, the answer could be in its recent past.

Why Ford Could Revive 2 High-Volume Vehicles, and Soon

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been three years since beloved actress Betty Lynn passed away at 95 years old in 2021. As Thelma Lou on TV's 1960s classic sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-68), actress Lynn was the ideal girl next door. As girlfriend to series star Don Knotts, who played Deputy Barney Fife to Griffith's lead Sheriff Andy Taylor, Lynn made Barney's heart flutter, and maybe a few home viewers too.

In Memory of 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Betty Lynn ('Thelma Lou'): 3 Years After Her Demise

Looking back at my purchase of a 2014 Subaru Outback, I've come to the realization that I should have chosen a different trim level. Let me share my story of making the wrong choice and the regret that followed. The Subaru Outback is an excellent vehicle, so I purchased a...

I Regret Buying This Subaru Outback

Boca Raton, FL

Produced between the 1964 and 1987 model years, the Oldsmobile 442 is nothing short of legendary, with the earlier model years considered to be particularly desirable among collectors. Checking over the specs, the example seen here looks to tick all the boxes, and in an interesting twist, it was even previously owned by actor Charlie Sheen. Now, this handsome machine is up for grabs in a new online auction.

1967 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Owned By Charlie Sheen Up For Auction In Florida: Video

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QOTD: Lease or Buy?

This QOTD is pretty straightforward. Do you prefer to buy or lease, or does it change depending on your situation at any given time? Aside from...

QOTD: Lease or Buy?

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