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Dodge Challenger Achieves Amazing Industry First

No vehicle has done this one thing in the history of automobiles. Introduced in 2008 as 2009, the Dodge Challenger has lasted virtually unchanged for 13 years. But that’s not the industry-first it has achieved. The industry-first is that the Challenger has sold more units each subsequent year than it did for 2009. That is …
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My Car’s Broken: How Do Lemon Laws Work?

Your new SUV was fine for a few hundred miles. Then the electric gremlins started. The audio volume would blast randomly. The infotainment screen went blank. Each time you took it back to the dealer it had your SUV for a couple of days. You’d pick it up and sometimes leaving the dealer or within …
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One Thing About A Dodge Hellcat Should Really Scare You

There are now almost 60,000 Dodge Hellcats of different stripes prowling the highways and dark places of America. There will be many more before Dodge implodes or otherwise stops making them. To many, 60,000 Hellcats is just great. And it is, except that there’s one very dark, very scary thing about 60,000 Hellcats in the …
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Best Used Cars to Buy In Each Category

The great thing about used cars is that there are millions of options. That’s also the problem. All pre-owned vehicles are not created equal, and the chances of picking a lemon are higher than used car salesmen would like you to think. Thankfully some automakers create high-quality vehicles that will continue to hold its value …
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Japanese and European Vehicle Makers Have A Big Problem Now

Ford and GM have a huge advantage over their Japanese and German rivals. We’re seeing it in the number of Japanese companies in the hottest segments with the oldest models, and European companies rich in cars but almost nonexistent in trucks and SUVs. It took a while for this to happen, but US manufacturers are …
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Is a Used Toyota 4Runner as Good as a Brand-New One?

When it comes to daily-drivable off-road SUVs, it’s tough to beat the Toyota 4Runner. True, the SUV’s design is old-school, and it was missing certain safety features until recently. But its design also means it’s practically bulletproof; that and its very-real capability means the Toyota 4Runner holds its value extremely well. Only the Jeep Wrangler …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Trucks & SUVs

Used SUVs and Trucks Could Be Getting Cheaper

While used vehicles don’t always offer the same safety features as new ones, buying used can save you a bundle. Whether you’re in the market for a pickup truck or luxury SUV, there’s undoubtedly a reliable, affordable model available. Some are available for less than $30,000. And it appears that used trucks and SUVs might …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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It’s 2020! Did Electric Vehicle Sales Tank In 2019?

The charts and analysis are so confusing. Are electric vehicle sales up or down? Are all of the other countries seeing a rise in electric vehicle sales except the US? Did electric vehicle sales tank in 2019? The standard response to the number of EV sales in the US is 2%. It’s 3% in California. …
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Dealers Screw Customers With “Adjustments” To Charger Widebody

Nothing ever changes when it comes to how dealers screw with their customers. The latest assault on car buyers is over the 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition models. (This has to be a record for the longest car name in history!) As they slowly trickle into dealers the limited edition …
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Excitement Builds As NASA Reveals Mars Rover Vehicle

NASA is committed to getting to the Red Planet in the next couple of years. To that end, it has designed a vehicle to traverse the Mars surface to take samples and relay Martian winds it will send audio to scientists. This week excitement swelled as NASA revealed the rover at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory …
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Trucks & SUVs

Why Pickup Trucks Need Good Brakes

When it comes to pickup truck safety features, most consumers tend to focus on airbags, seat belts, and crumple zones. But truck safety involves more than just those. There are the risks associated with going over payload capacity, for one. However, there’s one more thing that isn’t always considered: a pickup truck’s brakes. But as …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Which Pickup and SUV Features Raise Trade-In Value?

When it finally comes time to trade-in your truck or SUV, you want to get as much for your wheels as possible. Some models, like the Toyota 4Runner and Mercedes G-Class, hold out well against depreciation. Others, though, don’t. But making sure your specific vehicle has a high trade-in value can be tricky where features …
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Wa. Supreme Court Rules You Must Use Turn Signals

In a nanny state, happy new year to all crazy ruling Washington state’s Supreme Court unanimously ruled yesterday you must use your turn signals. In cases of lane changing or making a turn you have to use your turn signal or it’s the jail for you. OK, maybe not jail time but at least a …
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Want a Test Drive on Your Own Time? Here’s How

Researching your next vehicle isn’t enough on its own. Yes, knowing how safe the Hyundai Palisade is compared to the Ford Explorer, or what standard features come with the Honda Passport—these are all important. And every SUV buyer wants a reliable machine, made by Toyota or otherwise. But while listening and watching people review cars …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Economic Fears Increase Thousands Of Job Cuts And Factory Closings

With fears of an economic slowdown getting closer General Motors and Ford Motor Company cut thousands of jobs in 2019. They also closed numerous factories as vehicle sales continue to slow down. Sales are expected to continue dropping in 2020 resulting in two consecutive years of declines.  Forecasters are already saying global vehicle sales will …
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The Best Used Cars Under $30,000

Buying a used car doesn’t always mean decreased performance. Many cars on dealership lots are still in great condition. Some companies, like Carvana, won’t even sell a vehicle that had been in an accident. Good reliability is also an important factor. Used cars with great reliability ratings can last many years after their initial release. …
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