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By Brett T. Evans for Edmunds The best used car is one that meets your needs without exceeding your budget. Choosing the right pre-owned vehicle is a way to get almost all of the benefits of something brand-new but at a big discount. Here, Edmunds shares its list of the best used cars, SUVs and minivans

By Warren Clarke for Capital One A new or used car purchase is a big expense, but you might be able to save some cash with smart timing. Dealerships typically look at sales figures at the end of the month and calendar year, which means now may be a good time to shop for a

By Brett T. Evans for Edmunds The best cars of 2026 include the Honda Civic Hybrid, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and Tesla Model 3, but if you’re looking for something else, don’t worry. The best SUVs, trucks and family cars available this year span a variety of classes, ranging from efficient little commuter sedans to boat-hauling

By Jae Shin for Caribou The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point in September 2026, bringing its target range to 3.75%-4.00%. It was the Fed’s first rate increase since 2023. With two more Fed meetings scheduled for October and December, drivers may be wondering what the Fed’s next

In recent years, 81.8 million people have  traveled at least 50 miles away from their home for Thanksgiving and 90% did so by car. Driving is a staple of the holiday, but the amount of time people spend on the road is not even across the U.S. Depending on the state you live in, the time

Many people crave the freedom of the open road, waking up somewhere new each morning and campfire memories under a sky full of stars. If this sounds like your kind of adventure, you’re not alone — 16.9 million households in the U.S. are dreaming of RV ownership, too.  However, the RV market is huge, with so many

Owning a car is expensive everywhere, but geography can add thousands of dollars to the recurring costs of keeping one on the road. Insurance expenditures vary sharply by state, and gasoline costs depend not only on pump prices but also on how much residents drive. Mokaram Injury Lawyers, a Houston personal injury law firm, investigates which

Here’s everything you need to know about all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, including what makes them different, how each one handles snow and off-road conditions, and exactly which one you should choose.    What AWD Is Best At AWD works automatically to balance traction and fuel economy, making it ideal for paved roads and light snow

The sticker price at the dealership is only one part of what a car ultimately costs. Long after they drive off the lot, drivers are still paying to finance, maintain and keep their vehicles on the road, often with expenses they didn’t anticipate. In Caribou’s 2026 Blind Spots of Car Ownership survey of 2,000 U.S.

Traffic deaths have fallen from their pandemic-era peak, but the risk of dying on the road still varies sharply depending on where Americans drive. In 2024, 39,254 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the United States, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s analysis of U.S. Department of Transportation data. That amounts to

For those new to classic trucks, OBS is the abbreviated enthusiast term for “old body style.” Its roots date back to when Ford moved to its 10th-generation F-150 body style in 1997, while retaining the existing body style on its F-250/F-350 platforms in the same year. The unsubstantiated rumor of the term’s origin is that

With the staggering number of SUVs available for sale today — there are nearly 40 listed in Edmunds compact and subcompact rankings alone — picking the best used SUV to buy for your family can be overwhelming. According to Edmunds, the Kia Sportage and Toyota Grand Highlander are among today’s top picks, but several others

As a shop owner, it’s likely that you’re constantly comparing labor rates and hourly wages, especially when a customer does a double-take when you mention that the per-hour rate is $175 or when your tech quits because the pay wasn’t enough. If you search “mechanic hourly rate” online, the numbers you see will be genuinely

If you assume the drivers stuck in the longest commutes are also paying the most to insure their cars, the data says otherwise. Drivers in Stockton-Lodi, California — home to the worst commute in the country, where nearly one in five car commuters spends an hour or more getting to work — actually pay slightly

Finding the right family SUV shouldn’t feel like a second job. Edmunds tested features like third-row access and infotainment ease of use to find today’s top SUVs for parents. The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid is the current gold standard, but taste and budget are personal. If the Palisade isn’t your speed, don’t worry — this

Used cars can offer some strong financial advantages. Beyond a lower purchase price, used vehicles can help owners offset the depreciation, higher insurance rates, and registration fees that typically come with new-vehicle purchases. If you’ve already weighed the pros and cons and are now ready to shop, Capital One Auto Navigator, an online car shopping

After years of hearing about Gen Z putting off getting a license, does the next generation have the same attitude about driving? As the oldest members of Gen Alpha are getting ready to drive, CarMax commissioned a survey of 1,000 teens ages 14-16 to get their thoughts about getting that first car.   Nearly all