Billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded the e-retail behemoth Amazon, has some spending tips as Americans gear up for a holiday shopping season — amid four-decade high inflation and recession worries. Read more
Tag: Cars
The brands and models car shoppers want most—despite inventory levels
Toyota dealers are low on cars. All the same, more American car shoppers consider a Toyota TM, +1.95% than any other brand. Fully 35% of American car shoppers looked closely Read more
Tesla finds a loophole in states where dealerships are forbidden: Tribal lands
Tesla gets a lot of credit for revolutionizing the auto industry, but drivers and industry insiders see different revolutions. The hidden one is ongoing, and the now-Texas-based electric carmaker has Read more
5 ways to offset unexpected car repair costs
You went in for an oil change. You left with an itemized bill as long as your arm. Costly services are a reality for many car owners, especially for those Read more
The handsome 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron EV is a joy on the road, and works magic with cargo space
The Audi Q4 e-tron is the newest all-electric vehicle from the German luxury brand and its second all-electric SUV after the larger e-tron. Pricing starts at $48,800. In a matter Read more
Americans are buying more luxury cars than ever
The price of the average new car in America sat 6.1% higher at the end of September than it did one year before, partially due to inflation. But another factor is driving Read more
Fewer people are leasing cars—what it means for the used car market
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly a third of new car shoppers chose to lease their cars. Today, fewer than 19% of buyers choose the option — and experts say that Read more
The eye-opening results scientists found when they studied bug splats on cars
We consider ourselves service journalists. We do our best to bring you actionable information and try to put it in perspective that helps you make the right car-buying decision for Read more
Dodge’s electric muscle car emerges, and it will still rumble
Dodge is going electric. America’s most gasoline-soaked automaker has spent 2022 preparing its faithful for the big shift as the Brotherhood of Muscle switches from V8s to volts. The Charger and Challenger are on Read more
The auto market was already reeling; now higher interest rates mean only the wealthy can afford a new car
The Fed is making new cars something only the wealthy can afford. The Fed has moved the rate by a total increase of 375 basis points this year — a Read more