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Will There Be Black Friday Car Deals for 2021?

Where to find new and used car deals in today’s overheated market
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The Hottest New and Used Cars in October

What were the fastest-selling new and used cars in October?
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How Much Have Used Car Prices Gone Up in Your State?

Here is how much the price of used cars went up in each state in the month of November.
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Top 10 Cars That Hold Their Value Best

Five-Year-Car Depreciation Across All Vehicle Segments
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The Hottest New and Used Cars in September

What were the fastest-selling new and used cars in September?
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Dealers Can't Get Rid Of These Slow-Selling Cars

These slow-selling new and used cars can bring savings opportunities, even in today's market
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The Used Cars with the Largest and Smallest Price Increases Amid the Microchip Shortage

Vehicles with highest price hikes in August bring sticker-shock to consumers, present lucrative trade-in opportunities
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Used Cars to Avoid Buying Right Now

Cars with the Greatest Price Hikes in Each State
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Best Leased Cars to Buy Back and Sell for Profit

Lessees can take advantage of record used car prices that are substantially higher than calculated residual value
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The Fastest-Selling New and Used Cars in August

These were the vehicles in the highest demand in August
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The Longest-Lasting Trucks Most Likely To Reach 250,000 Miles

The Ram 3500 leads all trucks, while Toyotas top the midsize and full-size pickup categories
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These Used Cars Have Had the Biggest Price Increases Since 2019

Luxury and performance vehicles had the largest price hikes, while entry-level cars’ prices also rose by over 50%
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What Trim Is My Car? How To Find a Car’s Trim Level

These are the best ways to identify a vehicle’s trim when it’s missing, incorrect, or unclear
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The Most Colorful Car Brands and Models

More than half of Fiats are painted a non-grayscale shade, with the Fiat 500e and Volkswagen ID. Buzz colorful nearly three-quarters of the time
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Cities and States With the Biggest Drop in Used Car Affordability

Used car prices are up nearly 50% in Rhode Island, Utah, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Miami
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America’s Most and Least Colorful Car Markets

Alaska and Cleveland are the most colorful car markets, but black, white, gray, and silver still dominate everywhere
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How To Get a Replacement Window Sticker for Your Car

A missing window sticker doesn’t mean you can’t verify a car’s original price and equipment
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How To Verify Installed Options Before Buying a Used Car

Make sure what the seller says matches the vehicle’s equipment and price
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How To Buy a Used EV: Range, Battery Health and What To Check

A 10-step guide to finding a used electric vehicle that fits your driving needs and budget as gas prices surge
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Window Sticker vs. Build Sheet: What’s the Difference?

What a vehicle originally cost and came with vs. how it was built at the factory
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The 5 Best Free Window Sticker Lookup Tools for Car Shoppers

Where to find free window sticker lookups to easily check a car's original options, price, and more
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What Is a VIN Generator and Why Car Buyers Should Care?

Protect yourself from fake VINs and costly used-car scams to ensure you're buying a legitimate car

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