UPDATED: See below* So, you're in the market for a new car. You've skimmed through our extensive collection of news and reviews, and you're ready to hit the showroom. What should you expect? If you're a man, you might negotiate a slightly sweeter deal, however, your female friends will probably pay...
It's the time for holiday cheer, egg nog, and fruitcake. And it's that time of the year when, at most dealerships, there are still a few stragglers on the new-car... December 20, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
Men tend to get better deals than women when shopping for new cars, right? Not true in most cases, says at least one company that analyzes sales data. Perhaps you don't need... December 9, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 1
Compact pickup trucks can make a lot of sense to those who need to be careful with the budget. With a single vehicle, you can carry mulch, a sizable load of firewood, or a... October 18, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 4
Many affordable new models today, like the MazdaSpeed3, Mini Cooper S, or Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, offer handling and roadholding that's remarkably close to that of much... October 13, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
For decades, Toyota and Honda have been the brands that you simply can't expect to get a good deal on. Much as with an Apple Computer or high-end bedding, in some cases you... October 8, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
Over the past couple of years, many Americans have learned how to cut costs and share, not consume. But when it comes to cars, many of us still stubbornly hold on to more... September 30, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 1
If you're a longtime admirer of the three-pointed star, this might be the right time to head to the showroom with some serious intent. Mercedes-Benz vehicles are selling for... September 16, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
If you're just getting in the market for a new car, one of the first things you should consider—along with what kind of car you want, and what you can afford—is... September 14, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
At a time when credit isn't taken for granted the way that it was just a few years ago, some are rediscovering the idea that new cars don't have to be financed. If you've... September 13, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 2
No way around it, cars have a way of nickling and diming you. When you shop for a new car, there's a lot more to budget, related to car ownership, than just your monthly... August 26, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
If you're shopping for a large pickup like the Chevrolet Silverado, the time is still right to get a very sweet deal. According to the pricing-intelligence firm TrueCar... August 20, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
It's been a tough and trying year for Toyota—and Toyota owners. There had already been a few isolated claims of accelerators sticking. But it was the news of an incident... August 6, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 1
It may sound like some strange factoid hurtling in from a parallel universe, but ragtop shoppers, take heart: sometimes, convertibles are cheaper in summer. How can that... August 5, 2010 by Sean Tucker
Looking for a good deal on a fuel-efficient hybrid? You’ll probably want to put the 2010 Honda Insight near the top of your list, as it currently has the most flexible... July 22, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
You’ve probably heard the news; Mercury is no more. Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) is in the process of shuttering the brand and focusing more efforts toward Lincoln, and after... July 16, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson

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