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The Most-Loved Cars and Car Brands in America

These 13 models and six brands inspire devotion, with their original owners keeping them 15 years or more
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The Best and Worst States for Fuel Efficiency and Hybrid/EV Adoption

Arkansas, Washington, and California saw the biggest improvement in their state’s average MPG figures, while South Carolina, Rhode Island, and the Dakotas saw the smallest improvements in statewide fuel efficiency
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Used Cars Under $20K Are Making a Comeback

Used car affordability rebounds as sub-$20,000 models grow by 30 percent
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Tesla Model 3 Leads Ongoing Plunge in Used Electric Vehicle Prices

Used EV values are down 25 percent in the past year versus a 4 percent drop for gasoline cars
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The Longest-Lasting Cars, Trucks and SUVs To Reach 250,000 Miles and Beyond

These 30 vehicles have up to a 36 percent chance of reaching a quarter million miles
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Consumers Battle High Prices By Buying Older Used Cars

Cars 10 years old or older gain 30 percent in used car market share
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Prices of Used EVs Drop Below Used Gas Cars for the First Time

Used EV values continue to fall much faster than the average used gas car values
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Cars Are Half as Colorful as They Were 20 Years Ago

Only 20 percent of today’s cars are non-grayscale colors (white, black, gray, and silver) compared to 40 percent in 2004
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Tesla, Porsche, Lucid Have Most Projected Lifetime Recalls; Mini, Lexus and Mercedes, the Least

The 25 best and worst cars for shoppers looking to avoid recall-related hassles
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Electric Cars Are Driven the Least While Costing the Most

The most and least expensive EVs and hybrids per 1,000 miles driven per year
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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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