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What You Should Know Before You Buy a Used Electric Vehicle

Used electric vehicles are some of the most budget-friendly used cars on the market these days. That’s largely because of slowing demand, relatively high depreciation, and discounts due to tax credits. But is it a smart idea to buy one?. The good news is that reliable, cost-conscious used EVs exist, and they may also qualify for a $4,500 federal tax credit. Because of depreciation, you may be able to get a newer electric vehicle with...
Posted:Sun Oct 13 06:00:08 EDT 2024

How to Maintain a Car That Isn’t Driven Much

There are a variety of reasons you might have a car that spends a good amount of time sitting, including retirement, less time spent at the office, or a child who has gone away to school and left a car behind in the driveway.. Although putting fewer miles on a car you own can save you money on fuel and general wear and tear, letting it sit for too long can cause maintenance issues. Among them are a dead battery, rusted brakes, dried-out...
Posted:Sat Oct 12 06:00:19 EDT 2024

Does the 5-Second Rule Work?

Let’s get this out of the way: I have dropped many a food on the floor in my day, and of the things I have dropped, I have eaten quite a few.. It seems like I am not alone when it comes to partaking of food that was once on the floor. Eighty-four percent of the participants in our Instagram poll said they’ve done the same thing, with most saying they limit it to food that’s fallen on the floors inside their home. More on Food Safe...
Posted:Sat Oct 12 06:00:16 EDT 2024

How to Sell Your Car to an Online Retailer

There are several ways to sell your car: privately to a buyer, trade it in at a dealership, or sell it online to a used-car retailer.. Each method is a different balance of hassle versus how much money you can expect to receive for the sale. Posting your own listing and meeting in-person with private buyers takes time, but usually earns the most money. Trade-ins are faster, but likely won’t earn you as much money. Getting an instant ...
Posted:Thu Oct 10 12:07:12 EDT 2024

1.7 Million Honda and Acura Vehicles Are Recalled to Fix a Steering Problem

Honda and Acura are recalling 1,693,199 vehicles to fix a faulty steering gearbox assembly that can cause difficulty steering. MORE ON RECALLS Car Recall Guide: Your Questions Answered. .Many Honda and Acura Models Recalled Over Airbag Concerns. .Honda CR-V Hybrids Recalled for Fire Risk. .2.5 Million Honda and Acura Vehicles Recalled Due to Fuel Pump Concerns. Recalled Vehicles• 2023-2025 Acura Integra and 2024-2025 Acura Integra T...
Posted:Wed Oct 09 11:29:48 EDT 2024

Beware a Flood of Flooded Cars

Thousands of cars are damaged or destroyed by floods every year, such as those ravaged by hurricanes or major rainfalls. Don’t assume that all those compromised vehicles end up in a junkyard. Some water-damaged cars are repaired and resold in other parts of the country without the buyer being aware of the car’s waterlogged history, passing along reliability risks and the potential for pricey repairs.. Tropical storms in the U.S. fro...
Posted:Tue Oct 08 17:02:02 EDT 2024

With Enel X Way Closing, What Should You Do if You Own a JuiceBox EV Charger?

If you own a JuiceBox electric vehicle charger, you might have to change the way you charge. Enel X Way North America, JuiceBox’s parent company, announced that it is shutting down operations in the U.S. and Canada. As a result, owners will lose access to smart charging, phone apps, and customer service.. In addition, days after Enel X Way’s announcement, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation int...
Posted:Tue Oct 08 17:01:50 EDT 2024

Porsche Taycan Is Recalled Because a Battery Short Circuit Risks Fire

Porsche Cars North America is recalling certain 2020-2024 Porsche Taycan electric vehicles because their high-voltage batteries may experience a short circuit, creating a fire risk without warning.  more on recalls Porsche Cars and SUVs Recalled Due to Headlight Problem. .Audi and Porsche EV and PHEV Portable Charging Cables Recalled. .Car Recall Guide: Your Questions Answered. Taycans with continuous over-the-air capability will be a...
Posted:Tue Oct 08 12:19:27 EDT 2024

Used-Car Prices Are High, So Consider Fixing the Car You Already Own

When faced with an expensive repair for an older car you’ve owned for a while—something like an engine or transmission replacement—you might think about moving on to a newer model. But with the average price of a used car near $30,000, it can make more sense to repair the car you already have. Better the devil you know, after all. John Ibbotson, chief technician at Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center, says you probably know what ...
Posted:Mon Oct 07 06:00:32 EDT 2024

Preview: 2025 Ford Expedition Brings Off-Road Tech to the Three-Row SUV

This stylistically tweaked and tech-upgraded refresh of the Ford Expedition comes less than two months after Lincoln introduced its updated Navigator—the Expedition’s high-end counterpart. Like the Navigator, the Expedition occupies a post in the small pantheon of full-sized, truck-based SUVs it shares with offerings from General Motors, Nissan, and Toyota. Ford Expedition. CR's Take. Outside. Inside. What Drives It. Active Safety a...
Posted:Fri Oct 04 17:59:28 EDT 2024

Preview: The 2025 Ford Expedition Brings Off-Road Tech to the Three-Row SUV

This stylistically-tweaked and tech-upgraded refresh of the Ford Expedition comes less than two months after Lincoln introduced its updated Navigator—the Expedition’s high-end counterpart. Like the Navigator, the Expedition occupies a post in the small pantheon of full-size, truck-based SUVs it shares with offerings from General Motors, Nissan, and Toyota. Ford Expedition. CR's Take. Outside. Inside. What Drives It. Active Safety an...
Posted:Fri Oct 04 17:59:29 EDT 2024

Cargo Room for Cars by Vehicle Category

Whether it’s for holding groceries or carting the kids to weekend activities, cargo room is a key shopping consideration for many consumers. But manufacturer claims don’t always reflect real-world utility. Our tests show that the vehicles below have the most room in their respective categories. Click on the model names to visit their model pages, where you’ll find road tests, reliability ratings, pricing, and much more. . Learn ho...
Posted:Thu Oct 03 10:33:48 EDT 2024

Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler Plug-In Hybrids Are Recalled for Fire Risk

Jeep is recalling over 154,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs—the 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and the 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe—because they can catch fire while parked or driving. MORE ON Car RECALLS Car Recall Guide: Your Questions Answered. .Jeep Wrangler SUV Recalled for Fire Risk. .Jeep Wrangler 4xe Recalled Due to Possible Engine Shutdown. .Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee Plug-In Hybrids Recalled to Fix Defroster. The problem i...
Posted:Wed Oct 02 15:17:14 EDT 2024

Talking Cars 455: We Bought a Tesla Cybertruck

Main theme: The Tesla Cybertruck we purchased in December 2019 just arrived. We plan to treat it just like every other vehicle we test—although some initial software hiccups mean it might need a trip to a Tesla Service Center first. In the meantime, we share our experiences driving it, picking it up from the dealership, parking it, washing it, and interacting with strangers who want to share their opinions about it with us.. Read CR...
Posted:Wed Oct 02 06:00:01 EDT 2024

Consumer Reports' Guide to Defensive Driving

Not only are cars better able to protect occupants in a crash than they were even a decade ago, but advanced safety technology means they’re better at avoiding crashes to begin with. Even so, a big part of crash avoidance comes down to the driver staying laser-focused on driving, and always looking for and reacting to changes in conditions.. Consumer Reports teaches defensive driving skills to groups of teen drivers twice each year at...
Posted:Tue Oct 01 16:38:47 EDT 2024