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EVs Hit Range Limit as Hybrids Spark Demand

Electric vehicles are selling slower even as their prices fall faster than hybrid or gasoline models
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The Most Popular Used Electric Vehicles by State

Tesla Model S Less Popular than Nissan LEAF for Used EV Sales
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Top 25 Cars That Hold Their Value the Best – and the 25 Worst

Electric vehicles are the worst at holding their value, while hybrids, sports cars and trucks depreciate the least
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Used Car and EV Affordability Improves as New Cars Move Further Out of Reach

Higher interest rates were offset by lower prices for used cars and electric vehicles, but new car affordability dropped by 6.8 percent
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The Most Popular Car Colors in 2023: Gray Wins Big, Silver Loses

Ever-dominant grayscale colors – white, black, gray and silver – now seen on nearly 80 percent of U.S. cars
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Which States Have the Most Luxury Cars?

Where are you the most and least likely to find luxury cars on the road?
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Pandemic Hangover Forces Used Car Shoppers To Buy Much Older Cars

Restricted new car production in 2020-2022 is playing havoc with today’s used car market
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The Most and Least Expensive Cities To Buy a Used Car

Shopping in the right city could save used car buyers up to $6,100 on their next purchase
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The Fastest- and Slowest-Selling New and Used Cars in Today’s Market

Used cars sell faster as new car sales slow and EVs take twice as long to find a buyer
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The Hottest Cars on the Market Right Now in Each State

These were the fastest-selling new and used cars in July
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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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How To Check a Vehicle’s MSRP With Its VIN

Use a car's VIN to find its original MSRP and gain a key advantage in your negotiations
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How To Determine Engine Size From a VIN

A VIN check is for more than just vehicle history — it can also reveal the car's original engine specs

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