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Sue Thatcher/Getty Images The U.S. has one of the world’s most vibrant and diverse automobile markets. Despite the affinity for certain body styles and vehicle categories, auto enthusiasts, as well as the average consumer, have welcomed vehicles of various types with open arms. The same cannot be said about the preference among U.S. consumers when […]

Reshetnikov_art/Shutterstock Many people choose to trade in their vehicle versus selling it themselves, usually due to one main reason — convenience. It makes sense, as it can be exhausting to reply to inquiries, set showing times, and then hope that the potential buyers aren’t just wasting your time. Not to mention, not only can buyers

The Mazda6 was Mazda’s midsize sedan, intended to compete with cars like the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, and Hyundai Sonata. However, Mazda discontinued production of the Mazda6 at the end of the 2021 model year. The reason for this is the ongoing trend that has seen some manufacturers drop sedans from their lineups altogether.

Best Auto Photo/Shutterstock The electric vehicle (EV) market in the U.S. is in a bit of a rut, with buyers turning away from leaders such as Tesla due to a lack of innovation and newer alternatives. Meanwhile, traditional car companies like Ford are pumping the brakes on their previously aggressive EV expansion plans. With concerns

Summer_Wind/Shutterstock General Motors may have retired the Pontiac name more than a decade ago, but it continues to have tremendous brand recall among car enthusiasts worldwide. From the ’50s and well into the ’90s, Pontiac was behind some of the most iconic cars of the era. Some of the more popular cars from Pontiac’s golden

Enot-poloskun/Getty Images Chances are you’ve heard the term «redlining» before, either in reference to driving, video games, a Saturn SUV from the 2000s, or maybe even the 2007 drag racing movie, «Redline.» But what does the term actually mean? Advertisement Context and inference do most of the heavy lifting here, but basically, redlining refers to the

Dmytro Stoliarenko/Shutterstock With its production run spanning four decades, and eight generations, the Pontiac Grand Prix was among the GM-owned carmaker’s most popular vehicles. For most of the decade after its 1962 introduction, Pontiac positioned the Grand Prix as a full-size performance coupe. Over successive generations, however, the car would undergo several transformational changes, culminating

Trucks are a massive part of the American automotive market, and many of the most successful trucks are massive. Full size and heavy duty pickup trucks have continued to grow in size and capability in recent years, with some of the biggest ones (like the Ford F-450 Super Duty) measuring over 22 feet in length.

Subaru is known for its four-cylinder engines, BMW for its six-cylinders, and Chevy for its V8s. There is a reason why there are so many different engine types on the market, and that’s because each has its pros and cons. More cylinders often mean more power, but it also means more complexity. Fewer cylinders generally

The Pontiac Grand Prix made its first appearance in the American automaker’s lineup in the early 1960s. In its earliest years of production, it was considered one of the manufacturer’s more underrated muscle car builds, boasting sleek lines and proper V8 Pontiac power under the hood. The Grand Prix continued to rank among Pontiac’s more

RuslanKphoto/Shutterstock Owning a vintage or classic car can be a fulfilling and educational experience. Some people enjoy buying antique vehicles in immaculate condition to add to custom collections or to cruise to car shows on the weekend. Others are all about the transformative experience of restoring a classic car. But whether you purchase a fully-built

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A car is an intricate assembly of tens of thousands of parts, from tiny screws and washers to a sometimes massive engine block that can weigh well over 100 pounds. The failure of just one part like an ignition switch or coil wire can disable