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Average Age of U.S. Vehicles Hits Record High, Surpasses 12 Years

By Jane Ulitskaya

June 15, 2021
We often hear that cars aren’t built to last like they used to be, but that’s not the case if we consider the trends around average vehicle age. The latest report from industry consultancy IHS Markit shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. has hit a record high, ...

How Do Car Seats Fit in a 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser?

By Jennifer Geiger

June 15, 2021 Published June 15, 2021

What’s the Best New-Car Offer for June 2021?

By Patrick Masterson

June 15, 2021 Published June 15, 2021

Discounts may still be dropping off as inventory does, but deals on a car can still be found. Here are June’s best.

Why Are Car Trade-In Values Going Through the Roof?

By Jane Ulitskaya

June 15, 2021 Published June 15, 2021

Microchip Shortage: GM Selling V-8 Full-Size Trucks and SUVs Without Automatic Stop-Start

By Brian Normile

June 14, 2021 Published June 14, 2021

GM is manufacturing certain full-size pickup trucks and SUVs without a fuel-saving automatic stop-start feature to mitigate vehicle supply shortages caused by the ongoing global microchip shortage.

2022 Subaru Ascent Adds New Trim, Keeps Familiar Prices

By Jennifer Geiger

June 14, 2021 Published June 14, 2021

Used-Car Prices Spiked 30% in Just One Year

By Jane Ulitskaya

June 14, 2021 Published June 14, 2021

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2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid Review: Big Vehicle With Small-Vehicle Fuel Economy

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By Jennifer Geiger
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2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid Review: Big Vehicle With Small-Vehicle Fuel Economy
By Jennifer Geiger
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Average Age of U.S. Vehicles Hits Record High, Surpasses 12 Years

By Jane Ulitskaya

June 15, 2021
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What’s the Best New-Car Offer for June 2021?

By Patrick Masterson

June 15, 2021
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Microchip Shortage: GM Selling V-8 Full-Size Trucks and SUVs Without Automatic Stop-Start

By Brian Normile

June 14, 2021