Because of their relative novelty, electric vehicles are still shrouded, in the minds of many consumers, under a blanket of uncertainty. Car buyers are curious about their range, their environmental impact, their cost to own, and even their longevity. One often overlooked quality of EVs, however, is their resale value. It seems that new car... Continue Reading →
Buying a first car is one of the most exciting moments of one’s youth: it symbolizes a transition away from parental dependence, a step towards adulthood, and a first foray into the lifelong responsibility that is car ownership. Additionally, for most young drivers, buying your first car will likely be the biggest purchase that you’ve... Continue Reading →
When shopping for used cars, information is king. And if information is king, accident history is the king of kings. Besides basics like price and mileage, a car’s accident history is perhaps the number one piece of information that shoppers are interested in obtaining when they’re searching for their next car. And what’s more, people... Continue Reading →
Buying a used car is often a fun and exciting process, but it’s important to realize that this excitement can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s easy (if you’re like me) to find yourself giddy at the prospect of picking up a new car, but on the other hand, it’s just as easy... Continue Reading →
There is a common misconception about the most fun cars, that you need to spend big bucks in order to own a cool, fun, or interesting performance-oriented car. The prevalence of this misconception should come as no surprise, as big dollar supercars tend to dominate auto news and media. In reality, however, you don’t need... Continue Reading →
If you’re like me, you probably spend a more-than-reasonable amount of your free time perusing car listing sites just to see what’s out there. Or, perhaps you’re actually in the market for your next car. Whichever the case, chances are that you’ve come across the term “Certified Pre-Owned,” frequently abbreviated as CPO. CPO is a... Continue Reading →
As far as hobbies go, driving cars—especially when you do it quickly—tends to be on the more dangerous side of things. Yo-yoing enthusiasts, musicians, and bakers can all practice their hobbies in the comfort of their homes. They risk little more than a sore finger, an off-key note, or a lackluster tray of brownies. They... Continue Reading →
About a month ago, Audi CEO Marcus Duesmann announced that the company will, from this point forward, stop developing new internal combustion engines. Instead, they'll begin phasing out fuel burning vehicles in favor of electric propulsion. Car enthusiasts and those familiar with the industry have long known and recently began to accept that internal combustion... Continue Reading →
It's no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic has had profound economic effects across all industries. What may come as a surprise though, is that not all of these effects were negative. In fact, according to a recent article by Road & Track, 2020 was a record-breaking year for car dealership profits. So how, in the... Continue Reading →
Sometimes work can be boring. Just about every working adult can relate to this struggle—even car designers. So, what better way for an automotive design team to spice up the workday than to think of some easter eggs to implement in the car they’re designing? Easter eggs are small details that most car owners won’t... Continue Reading →
