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Joe Wiesenfelder

Former Executive Editor Joe Wiesenfelder, a Cars.com launch veteran, led the car evaluation effort. He owns a 1984 Mercedes 300D and a 2002 Mazda Miata SE.

Manufacturer cargo specs tend to be inconsistent at best, so Cars.com’s editors began measuring vehicle cargo space using their own methodology. These are the results thus far.
Apple CarPlay is a feature in cars that allows you to control certain Apple-based apps through the dashboard’s media system, including moving-map navigation functionality.
Though it could apply to any car, truck or SUV, 4x4 usually represents more traditional 4WD vehicles, and especially off-road-capable ones.
You no longer need to warm up your car in winter — for your car’s sake — unless it’s old enough to have a carburetor, or it’s electric or a plug-in hybrid.
We recommend that you shop around for a loan before you go to a dealership. Before you can shop for a loan, though, you'll need to determine a few things.
You probably know buying a hybrid car will save you some gas, if you’re comparing it with a similar non-hybrid. But there are some things you might not know.
Determine as many of the following points as possible before you visit any 
 dealerships, starting with the price you expect to pay.
The 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup truck emphasizes and enables owner upgradability, complete with DIY plans and videos to install bed-rail lighting and an air compressor — so we figured we’d give this project a try ourselves with our own Maverick.
The first affordable electric SUV without a defining flaw, the Ioniq 5 has a comfortable ride and plenty of space, but some of its best features can be had only for thousands of dollars more.
The 2023 Kia Niro is worthy of Best in Show because it serves as a reminder that battery-electric vehicles aren’t the only way to burn less gas, save some money and release less carbon.