After we recently brought you the list of used trucks you might want to avoid, we’re now moving onto SUVs. Although the mentioned trucks list did ruffle a few feathers, this doesn’t mean all of them are bad. Only a few rotten model years. And we simply had to list every manufacturer in order to give you the best possible scope of the situation. Again; this doesn’t mean every pickup truck out there is bad. You…
William Shakespeare famously wrote that “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” True in the case of a rose, not so true when it comes to naming cars. The names of vehicles—despite the make, model or brand–can be truly perplexing. So strange, in fact, that the news magazine television show 60 Minutes once devoted an entire segment to examining the weird names that car companies give to their vehicles. And over the…
Is there anything quite as rewarding as a Summer road trip? Whether you’re headed to a baseball game with your buddies, to the beach with all your friends, or dragging the kids and dog out into the majesty of nature for a camping trip, the Road Trip is a time-honored tradition. But in order to make the most of your next lengthy highway cruise, you need to have the right wheels. Ranging from sporty to…
For most young people and their parents, buying a first car is a major step. One great option is to look at used cars, which can often be had for a fraction of the cost of brand-new versions. We came up with 20 used cars we think are the best for the young car buyer on a budget. To make our list, we focused on cars that are available on the market right now for under…
Consumer Reports has released its annual list of their favorite 2016 model year vehicles. While these cars fall into several different categories, the magazine determines which are the best based on how they excel in extensive tests, as well as how they rank in reliability, safety and owner satisfaction. So whether you’re shopping for a compact car or a pickup truck, Consumer Reports has provided some generous food for thought with their 10 top picks for the year. Honda Fit…