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It almost never happens, but this week, the Window Shop crew actually took the viewer-submitted challenge seriously. The prompt? Find the most reliable car out there for $ 5000. This episode features five solid and compelling choices with sterling reputations for reliability and longevity. But even though we like one …

If you’re the type who lives one quarter-mile at a time, this week’s Window Shop episode is definitely for you. Acceleration is king this week and episode 32’s challenge is simple: scour the internet for the fastest accelerating car for less than $ 10,000. All we’re concerned with is zero-to-60 …

Bruce LeightyGetty Images Car buyers are taking a second look at used cars, given the economic and health climate of the U.S. under COVID-19, according to the New York Times and industry analysts. Given that people want to get to where they need to go while also minimizing person-to-person contact, …

Credit unions ceded market share to automaker lenders wielding aggressive incentives in the spring. But used-vehicle lending remains a bright spot for credit unions amid the coronavirus pandemic as used-car values skyrocket. All non-captive auto financing companies forfeited market share to automaker lenders boasting 0 percent interest, seven-year car loans …

Used car prices skyrocketed in July due to factors related to the coronavirus pandemic, Edmunds found in a study published Wednesday.  The average used car price for 2017 model year vehicles jumped $ 708 from June to $ 21,558 to July. Listing prices typically decrease with depreciation at this time …

The safest cars don’t need to be expensive and teen drivers don’t need to be driving old beaters, according to a new survey.  The IIHS teamed up with Consumer Reports to develop a list of the 65 safest cars that are valued between $ 5,300 and $ 19,600. This is …

The wholesale price of used vehicles, the prices generally paid by dealers at auctions, fell steeply when the coronavirus-related shutdowns began, but since then, they have jumped above pre-pandemic forecasts. Nonetheless, the retail price, or the price paid by consumers, of used vehicles has remained fairly flat. The used-vehicle market’s …

From the June 2020 issue of Car and Driver. The Fox-body Mustang, produced from 1979 to 1993, enjoyed a long and successful run and earned three 10Best trophies. Over the years, Ford offered a range of power options, but the lustiest models wore “5.0” regalia. Which, as the name implies, …

Porsche has launched a platform, Porsche Finder, through which you can search Porsche dealerships across the country for the pre-owned vehicle you want. The platform allows you to specify color, packages, and equipment that you would like on the pre-owned vehicle. Many other luxury automakers offer a similar service. Porsche …