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More for Your Money
There are plenty of great deals on 2010 cars. Here are some of the best bargains.
Secrets of Selling a Used Car
Find out what tricks dealers and car buffs use to help you get top dollar for your vehicle.
Right Time To Buy A Saturn?
Several models are worth a look, as long as you're looking to hold on to the vehicle for the long term.
Crash Tests for Dummies
School yourself on the car tests and learn how to read the results.
How to Find a Deal On a 2009 Car
September is a great time to pick up a bargain on an outgoing model – but this year, you have to look a little harder.
The Payback on Diesels
I put three all-new diesel models through their paces and then applied the <i>Kiplinger’s</i> value test.
Don't Count on Cash for Clunkers
The long-anticipated program launches July 27, but it doesn't benefit very many car buyers
Keep Your Clunker
Don't get swayed by all the new dealer incentives. Bottom line, keep your car.
5 Essential Summer Car-Care Tips
Before hitting the road this summer, make sure your ride is in good condition.
Leasing Is Alive and Well
Despite great deals on new cars, leasing is still popular.
Carmakers Sweeten the Deal
Can you really return the car if you lose your job?
A Tough Call on Hybrids
With cheap gas on every corner, it's harder to justify the premium you pay for a hybrid.
La Dolce Vespa
Is a scooter commute for you?
Best Midsize Sedans
Take a peek at the winners for 2009.
Should You Buy a Detroit Car?
Troubles in Motown are mounting, and that could mean a rough road for purchasers of a Detroit vehicle. My advice: Wait for the dust to settle.
Car Review: Volvo XC70
Family friendly, not flashy
It's All About MPG
A look at the rise of subcompact vehicles.
Real-Life Experiences in a Fantasy Car
Driving a Lamborghini that costs more than the median-priced U.S. home isn't all fun and games.
Hybrids Worth the Price
From a dollars-and-cents perspective, the decision to buy a hybrid is never simple.
Diesel Cleans Up Its Act
The New Models are green, fuel-efficient and may be a better choice than a hybrid.
Junk Your Gas Guzzler?
There's nothing like $100 fill-ups to put your big bruiser on the endangered list.
Save Big on New Cars
The economic slump has many vehicles going for near-invoice prices. Plus, rebates and low-rate financing deals abound.
Guilt-Free SUV?
Hybrid versions of the GMC Yukon and Cheverolet Tahoe get a test drive.
Car Review: Infiniti G37
The affordable BMW fighter
Car Review: Toyota Highlander Hybrid
The Great Compromise SUV
Car Review: Cadillac CTS
Cadillac Scores One for the Home Team
Car Review: BMW 535xi
Value, elegance and (unfortunately) iDrive
Car Review: Mazda CX-9
Learning to love a big crossover
Five Myths on Leasing a Car
You can negotiate a smart car lease: here's how.
Detroit's Car Industry Shows Signs of Life
Will Motor City rev its engines for American car buyers?
The Accord Gets Comfy
Honda spins this growth much the way you'd tell a man he hasn't grown heavy, he's now "husky,"
Best Midsize Sedans
The models may look similar, but distinctions in value, power and comfort can be striking.
Dropping the Top on BMW
Safe? That's a given. With the 3-series convertible, you'll also get plenty of power, fun in the sun and not too much wind in your hair.
Best Value in Luxury Cars
The Lexus LS 460 created a buzz because it parks itself. But high style and top quality are the real reasons it is winning buyers' hearts.
What's New With Hybrids
Carmakers are responding to consumers who want more environmentally friendly vehicles.
Finally, Your Real MPG
Fuel economy ratings haven't always lined up with actual drivers' results. Now, new estimates for 2008 will reflect real-world miles per gallon.
ABCs of a Great Car Loan
A few simple strategies will prevent you from being fleeced in the dealer's finance office.
The Lure of the Crossover
These car-like SUVs are filling showrooms and winning drivers' hearts. Here are our favorites for 2007.
Detroit Auto Show: Tech and Environment in the Driver's Seat
Power and speed are no longer the mantra in Motor City. Reporting from Detroit, columnist Mark Solheim names six of the best new concept cars and shows you what to expect for the 2008 model year.
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