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Stef Schrader

Former News Editor Stef Schrader joined Cars.com in 2024 but began her career in automotive journalism in 2013. She currently has a Porsche 944 and Volkswagen 411 that are racecars and a Mitsubishi Lancer GTS that isn’t a racecar (but sometimes goes on track anyway). Ask her about Fisher-Price Puffalumps.

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The Defender gets new bundles for 2025 that group together popular or frequently combined options, but the biggest upgrade is offered only on its longest 130 variant.
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Subaru has announced that it will end production of its long-running Legacy sedan in spring 2025.
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For the 2024 list of best value new cars, we’ve expanded the categories to more closely align with those used in Cars.com’s research tools.
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According to Cars.com data, the average used-car list price hit a 32-month low in March, and used-car inventory is up, particularly among vehicles below $30,000.
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The Buick Envision is upgraded for 2024 with new standard safety features, standard AWD and updated styling.
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The 2024 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X is a tough little truck that excels at a little bit of everything — and it’s an exceptional value for an off-road pickup.
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Cars.com’s Editorial team got a sneak peek of the 2024 edition of the New York show before it opens to the public March 29. Here’s what you need to know.
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Orders open in late April, and the base Long Range Single Motor variant starts at $56,300 (including destination).
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Fortunately, the Tucson is getting a significant refresh for 2025 that brings key physical controls back to its interior and upgrades its tech across the board.
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The Raptor is nicer inside than the standard Ranger, and all of the suspension wizardry that lets it catch mad air also makes it ride pretty nicely everywhere else.