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- August 17, 2022While it’s true that buying a car is more expensive than ever before, there are still ways to make car buying more affordable. Here are a few expert tips to save on your next vehicle purchase.
- April 26, 2022Traditional automakers are still driving in Tesla's dust, which is unstoppable. This week the company reported earnings, revenues, and deliveries for the...
- April 26, 2022After a two-year pause, the New York International Auto Show finally made a comeback for 2022. Despite the masks, the show had a decent footfall this year....
- April 01, 2022Pedestrian crashes accounted for 17% of all traffic fatalities in the U.S. However, in the ten safest states for pedestrians, the total number of pedestrian deaths was 135 in 2019.
- April 01, 2022John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader who is still getting an error code despite making repairs.
- April 01, 2022Auto manufacturers are worried the practice by some dealers will hurt their brands. For more than a year, buying a new car has presented a new set of...
- April 01, 2022Bel Air. Barracuda. Bronco. What do these words have in common? When presented together, you don’t have to be a car nut to recognize them as iconic vehicle names. These pull such clout by name alone that mentioning the manufacturer isn’t necessary for others to know what you’re talking about.
- April 01, 2022Electronics company Bosch has acquired a 26% stake in India’s Autozilla to expand into the country’s digital B2B auto parts aftermarket. According to...
- April 01, 2022If you’re in the market to buy a used car, 2022 is no more your year than 2021 was — but for sellers, there’s no better time than the present. In the...
- April 01, 2022It’s no secret that car ownership is expensive. From fuel to maintenance and insurance, cars can cost you big bucks long after you’ve paid them off. Despite the high costs though, the average household in the U.S. had 1.88 cars in 2017, up slightly from 1.86 in 2009.
- April 01, 2022A new online specialty shop for an emerging market, an expanded “Shop by Service Type” feature and cost-effective product alternatives are among the...
- April 01, 2022From gas to repairs — the cost of keeping your vehicle on the road sure can add up fast! Some things are worth the extra cash, but a lot of fixes don’t...
- April 01, 2022When you’re driving, a dash cam can be your best friend. Granted, it can’t grab the wheel if you veer off the road, but in the event of an accident, it’s an expert witness that might be able to provide proof of the events as they occurred.
- January 13, 2022There are lots of reasons to set out on a winter trip: Maybe you're heading for a ski resort, chasing elusive sightings of the aurora borealis, visiting...
- December 09, 2021With the holiday season in full swing, car owners might feel tempted to decorate their vehicles as a form of festive cheer. But, before you dig into your...
- December 08, 2021As the end of 2021 approaches, this year may go down in history as the moment that electric vehicles finally broke through into a new world order. Major events throughout the past twelve months include Lucid Motors cracking 500 miles of range, Rivian's IPO and stock surge creating America's second most valuable auto...
- October 27, 2021SEMA is back! The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show, which was canceled in 2020, will be held this year at its traditional location at the...
- October 06, 2021Checking your oil, making sure your battery is running properly, and getting winter tires if you live in an area with snow, are just some of the steps...
- September 21, 2021Experts suggest seeing if the car has a moldy or mildewy smell and feeling around for moisture to determine if the car you are buying has had any previous flood damage.
- September 20, 2021Americans always have had exactly one choice when it comes to all-electric carmakers: Tesla. Starting this month, they will have another. Rivian Automotive...
- September 08, 2021After Hurricane Ida and recent floods, thousands of flood-damaged cars are expected to hit the market. But sellers might not always tell you about the damage.
- September 06, 2021Hurricane Ida and its remnants left a path of destructive flooding in its wake across the eastern U.S. that destroyed thousands of cars and claimed several lives. Greg Kopf offers a few tips for spotting a flood damaged car before you write the check.
- September 01, 2021Simple tips, straight from the pros, for how to get water stains out of car seats and other car upholstery.
- August 05, 2021Here is our mid-year update on the classic car market in 2021: What has gone on since the pandemic shutdown? Are collectors still in quarantine, or is...
- May 06, 2021In this episode of EV Revolution Show Audio Podcast, Richard Reina, Product Training Director at CARiD, will share his unique perspective on the EV marketplace and provide some valuable insights on EV-related topics.
- April 21, 2021The global COVID-19 pandemic has created a heightened awareness of cleanliness and organization within personal environments, including in one's car. An area...
- April 07, 2021Consumers have growing options for online tire shopping and installation as CARiD works to expand its options for installation by almost sixfold, to 12,000...
- April 01, 2021John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader wondering whether a recent car purchase was a wise one.
- March 13, 2021It would be easier to compile a list of the collector car events which were NOT canceled in 2020 than it would be to add up the ones which were. There’s no...
- February 12, 2021Buying a classic car could be an excellent investment, but if the car is counterfeit it could be a costly financial mistake. In this write-up, Richard Reina,...
- February 09, 2021COVID-stress is likely affecting the way drivers approach the road, with a higher likelihood of nerves and anxiety when drivers get behind the wheel. With stress levels already so high, drivers seem to be more distracted and less equipped to handle the growing challenges of the road. As we enter 2021, driver anxiety...
- February 05, 2021When buying and/or selling a car at an auction, it is important to know what you want and go in prepared. As the auctions can be very hectic, and a lot of...
- January 23, 2021HotCars contributor Michael Van Runkle bought a Porsche 914 and a pile of parts, with a little advice from CARiD's Mike Grady.
- January 22, 2021Consumer interest in electric vehicles (EVs) has grown steadily since the Nissan Leaf, the longest-selling EV nameplate still available today (the Leaf was launched just over 10 years ago). The current EV market is much more diverse, with offerings available from legacy manufacturers, industry disruptors (like...
- January 13, 2021Winter weather and road salt can wreak havoc on your car. Protect it by washing it — even in cold weather!
- January 13, 2021In April 2020, pickups outsold cars in the U.S. for the first time in history, and for four consecutive decades, the best-selling vehicle in America has been...
- December 24, 2020Want to make sure your car is warm (or cool) enough before you get in? These remote car starters can help you out.
- December 22, 2020In this PC&D Unscripted interview, Richard Reina from CARiD.com discusses surface scratching on clear-coat auto surfaces and effective ways to rectify these...
- December 16, 2020CARiD Product Training Director Richard Reina spoke with HotCars.com about how electric pickup trucks and SUVs will change the industry.
- December 07, 2020High technology doesn’t always mean high cost. Automotive connectivity, convenience, and safety tech features all offer a different return on investment. A recent study showed the vast majority of drivers are willing to wait for a car with the tech features they want, but an even more recent survey showed we...
- December 01, 2020Subscription programs available through rental car providers allow access to models across a variety of car makers. When considering plunging in one, it...
- November 27, 2020Looking ahead, what will future family vacations look like? Will it be safe to travel again? For families wanting to travel and get outdoors without the...
- November 24, 2020From easier car maintenance to gaining additional vehicle storage, having a home garage car lift is a dream for every car enthusiast. Here are some of the best car lifts available for home garages, based on expert opinions and customer satisfaction. And make sure to read on afterwards for pro tips on picking the...
- November 13, 2020This new e-book provides an overview of how first-timers can enter the collector car hobby on a budget and acquire the vehicle they have always wanted to...
- October 23, 2020There’s no denying that classic cars are cool. Who doesn’t want to chase down bad guys in a 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback like Bullitt? Or scream down...
- October 22, 2020Have you heard the term ‘overlanding’ before? I’m willing to bet you haven’t but the concept is likely familiar to you. Overlanding is a vehicle trend that merges off-roading and camping, where you focus more on the journey than the destination. A typical overlanding trip involves setting up a tent on top of...
- October 20, 2020You go to a rental car company to rent a car, not buy one. But plenty of car rental companies sell vehicles from their fleet when they are a few years old....
- October 08, 2020Goodyear has released a full line of brake components, make sure to explore them all at CARiD.com.
- October 06, 2020You might have noticed the “Top Tier Detergent Gasoline” logo at a gas station. You may have a friend who’s adamant about putting nothing but “Top Tier gas” in their tank. Maybe you swear by the stuff yourself? A 2016 report by the American Automobile Association (AAA) revealed that more than six out of...
- September 25, 2020The average person does plenty to protect themselves against dangers in their home, from installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to ensuring their...
- September 25, 2020Do you have a “dream car?” Is there one vehicle that is your dream machine? With an unlimited budget, which singular vehicle would you make your own?...
- August 19, 2020Everybody loves and craves that new car smell. Paying too much for that smell, however, stinks. Car dealership fees can potentially add hundreds and even thousands to your final bill. Some of the fees you won't be able to avoid, such as the destination fee, which covers the cost of getting your car from the factory...
- August 16, 2020Overlanding is self-reliant overland travel using a four-wheel-drive vehicle to reach remote destinations where the journey is the principal goal. It allows...
- August 12, 2020We’re all been there. Somehow a nail worked its way into our car tire. Maybe you see your tire pressure light go on right away, or maybe you kept having to...
- July 21, 2020Car owners often overpay, sometimes by hundreds of dollars, to solve problems they could easily fix themselves. We’re not talking about under-the-hood projects that’ll get your hands black with grease. These fixes — things like replacing lost keys or repairing scratches and dents — involve a savvy...
- July 17, 2020A used car price collapse was imminent as a result of factory shutdowns and decreased new-vehicle demand. Additionally, as rental car companies like Hertz,...
- July 17, 2020After a rocky first half, we might have more questions than answers about how we manufacture, sell, buy, and use vehicles.
- June 19, 2020What are the best station wagons of all time? How could one even try to create such a list? Let’s dive in from a collector’s perspective and see what wagons come to the top.
- June 08, 2020Global E-commerce automotive aftermarket to surpass $28 billion through 2026. Growing demand for vehicle parts across the world is increasing the number of...
- May 26, 2020There’s not a ton of demand for rental cars right now. Even rental agencies are still planning for worst-case scenarios by dramatically cutting back on the...