Karl Brauer
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Cars are a lot more reliable these days than they were just a few decades ago. In fact, it is rare to see a car...
Leasing vs. Buying a Car: Which Option Is Best for You?
Think new cars cost too much these days? Here’s a surprise…at the start of 2025, you could lease a brand-new Fiat 500e for a price...
Best Time of Year to Buy a Car
Are you wondering when is the best time to buy a car? The answer is simple. Just follow the thermometer-based car-shopping rule of thumb—when temperatures...
Best New and Remodeled Cars for 2025
If you’re shopping for a new car these days, there are two things you’ve likely encountered on dealer lots—steep sticker prices and electric vehicles (EVs)....
Best Value Cars for 2024
The 2024 model year features plenty of great vehicles but few great values. The typical new car now costs a staggering $49,000, and the average...
New Cars Are Back!
New-car news hasn’t been much fun lately. Supply-chain problems, chip shortages and above-sticker asking prices have largely drowned out coverage of new models. But the...
