Cash for Clunkers (CARS) Extended $2 Billion

The Cash for Clunkers program was extended by President Obama today to the tune an additional $2 billion on top of the initial $1 billion...

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Top 3 Best Used Hatchbacks

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By Suzanne Kane Hatchbacks are a great compromise between a coupe and a sedan, offering more space for people and cargo, plus sportiness, within reason. When...

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Cash for Clunkers (CARS) Program: How it Works

By now, everyone has probably already heard about the Cash for Clunkers program, officially known as CARS, standing for "Cars Allowance Rebate System".   In case...

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Top 5 Best Fuel-Efficient Used Cars

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By Suzanne Kane Consumers looking for the most fuel-efficient used cars should keep several things in mind. First, try to find the newest model possible that...

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Top 5 Most Fuel-Efficient New Cars

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By Suzanne Kane Searching for the most fuel-efficient car? Since it is mid-year, the list of the top 5 highest fuel economy cars includes three 2010...

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Best In Class Fuel-Efficient Cars

By Suzanne Kane Fuel-efficient cars are top-of-mind for many consumers today. But how do you figure out exactly what is the most fuel-efficient car for your...

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Buying a Used Car for Sale by Owner

Buying a used car for sale directly from the individual owner or private party can save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars.   There are...

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Top 10 Worst Used Cars

By Suzanne Kane In its annual report of the Best of the Best, Consumer Reports magazine also gives a rundown of the Worst of the Worst....

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Top 5 Best Used Small/Compact Cars

By Suzanne Kane Looking for an affordable, yet reliable small or compact used car? Get ready to do some research on your own, but first take...

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Best Used Minivans

Once it was the king of the road, so to speak, at least in terms of family versatility and popularity. But the minivan, which debuted...

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Top 5 Best Used Pickup Trucks

Pickup trucks are more than just workhorse vehicles. They’re tough, true, but they’re also packed with  car-like features, the latest in safety technology, comfort and...

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Top 5 Best Used Family Cars

Family cars are a basic necessity for millions of Americans. But they don’t have to be stodgy, boring boxes on wheels. Automakers have stepped up...

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Top 5 Best Used Sports Cars

Sports cars will always have a place in the automotive mix, and even more so within the aficionado audience that lives and breathes everything sports...

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Top 5 Best Used SUVs

With gasoline prices having come down significantly from its peak of over $3 / gallon, it may be time to consider a SUV.  When it...

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Top 5 Best Used Luxury Cars

By Suzanne Kane Luxury cars and today’s economy – sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? Not so if you’re looking to buy a used luxury vehicle...

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What is Dealer Holdback?

By Suzanne Kane Buying a new vehicle involves many considerations, some confusing terms and a lot of research. One of the terms that are not well...

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10 Steps To Choosing The Right Car For You

By Suzanne Kane What vehicle makes the most sense for you? What is the one vehicle that’s really just right, given your particular circumstances? ...

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10 Steps To Choosing Your Auto Insurance Provider

You wouldn’t buy a suit, dress or pair of shoes that didn’t fit right, would you? When it comes to buying insurance for your car,...

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