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Power: Sonic, Volt, MINI Coupe More Appealing Than Larger Cars

Smaller vehicles, chosen wisely, can be more appealing than larger ones. That's a message that we've delivered quite a bit over the past several years, in reviews of some excellent new small cars. But now we have some numbers to confirm that trend—from the latest J.D. Power and Associates...

July 25, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson

The Nine Things That Affect Your Car's Resale Value

July 23, 2012 2

Nine New Car Features You Don't Really Need

June 18, 2012 2

Need A Used Car? Buy This Summer From A Downtown Dealer

June 15, 2012

Women Are More Practical Shoppers, But Men Get Better Deals: Infographic

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... January 24, 2012 by Richard Read 2

TrueCar Picks Biggest Black Friday Car Bargains

Thanksgiving's schedule includes three NFL games and one other major contact sport: Black Friday sales busting the doors earlier than ever. For diehards it's all about the... November 23, 2011 by Thomas Bey 2

New Car Shopping? Here Are September's Best Deals

If you’re in the market to buy or lease a new car, TrueCar says there’s no time like this weekend. In fact, the vehicle-transaction-price tracking website... September 20, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 2

Ten Ways to Organize Weekly Family Errands in Your Car

In cities, towns, suburbs and rural areas all across America, one thing is nearly universal: the need to use a car to do weekly errands. Families trying to economize by... July 16, 2011 by Suzanne Kane

Beware Flood-Damaged Vehicles Entering Your Local Used Car Market

Receding flood waters along the Mississippi River, deadly tornadoes leaving havoc in their wake in the Midwest, and above-average rain creating flood conditions throughout... May 27, 2011 by L James Johnson

Car Buying Guide: Know You’re Getting A Good Deal

When I was Internet Manager for a major car dealer, the most frustrating issue my customers faced was not knowing if they were getting a fair and reasonable deal. It was this... April 21, 2011 by L James Johnson 1

Today at High Gear Media: Holiday Driving, Trashed Porsches

Thanksgiving is creeping up on us--and so are gas prices, in advance of the biggest travel holiday of the year. [TheCarConnection] Naked and armed is no way to go through... November 8, 2010 by Marty Padgett

Replacing An Ailing Car? Check Your Timing

From the data found in a recent study by Kelley Blue Book and reported on PR Newswire, there are a truckload of car buyers sitting on the fence contemplating a purchase. It... November 7, 2010 by John DeCostanza

Are We Driving Family Cars Longer?

A new study released by R.L. Polk this week says that consumers are holding onto their cars far longer than just a year ago. On average, say Polk researchers, consumers are... November 7, 2010 by Suzanne Kane

Five Vehicles In High Demand

The purpose of the Internet is to make information free. That much is clear by now. And nowhere has it had a bigger impact than the once-secretive auto industry. Two decades... November 4, 2010 by Sean Tucker 1

Smart Car Shopping: Six Great Deals This Week

Don't be misled. The automotive market did not experience a sudden recovery in September; and with a few exceptions, like trucks, October wasn't all that much better. The... November 4, 2010 by Sean Tucker

How To Avoid Online Car Buying Scams

My father gave me one hard and fast rule about business – never turn down money. But that is what a Lubbock, Texas, used car dealer has had to do as result of an online... November 1, 2010 by John DeCostanza

Insurance Losses Point To Risky Drivers More Than Vehicle Safety

By most indications, a late-model used Mitsubishi Lancer is a good, safe choice. It's earned four and five stars from the federal government in recent model years, and while... October 19, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 2

Four SUVs That Will Cost You More In The Long Run

Recession or no, Americans still love SUVs. These days, we buy smaller than we used to -- the Cadillac Escalade doesn't sell like it used to, but dealers find it hard to keep... October 18, 2010 by Sean Tucker 2

Fire Sale: 2010 Models Dealers Are Desperate To Get Rid Of

If you learn only one thing about the car buying process, car shoppers, let it be this: dealers don't own the cars they sell. They're making payments on them, just like you... October 16, 2010 by Sean Tucker 1