I have written before about why I think that the 2000s was the best era for performance cars. But in that article, I only briefly mentioned the absurdity that was German cars in the late 2000s. In retrospect, this era of BMW and Audi specifically deserves more than just a few lines of text. Because... Continue Reading →

There are a lot of things to consider when buying a used car, and if you peruse the blog section of TRED.com, you’ll find that we’ve touched on just about all of them. However, one piece of the used car puzzle that we’ve made sparse mention of is mileage, which happens to be one of... Continue Reading →

When assessing a car’s “on paper” specs, the first thing that most people look for are the car’s horsepower and torque ratings, and rightfully so. These two figures are the best ways to assess how powerful, quick to accelerate, and generally fast the car will be (although weight and transmission type do play big roles... Continue Reading →

If you’ll all indulge me for just a moment, I’d like to take us on a trip down memory lane, back to everyone’s (i.e., people who lust after Japanese sports cars) favorite decade: the 1990’s. The 90’s was the best decade to be a Japanese car enthusiast, as all of the major Japanese brands were... Continue Reading →

Car makers are always looking to strike gold with the next major advancement in automotive technology. Most recently, it was Tesla, who brought electric propulsion into the mainstream market with the Model S back in 2012. Currently, autonomy is thought to be the next big thing. In fact, just about every auto maker is pumping... Continue Reading →

Although it may seem simple on the surface, there is a lot that goes into creating a strong private sale listing for your car. If you want to take the easy way out, it can be as quick as snapping a few photos, writing a two-sentence description, throwing it up on craigslist and seeing what... Continue Reading →

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 →