Articles & Guides
In-depth guides and articles to help you make the best car buying decision.
Showing 10 of 36 articles
Best Jeep Wrangler Accessories in 2026: The Ultimate Upgrade Guide
From trail-ready performance mods to head-turning appearance upgrades — organized by popularity, performance, looks, and budget.
Best Rental Car Companies in 2026: Rankings, Insurance Tips & City-by-City Guide
Which rental companies are actually worth using, how to handle insurance without getting fleeced, and city-specific tips for the most popular destinations.
The Complete Car Maintenance Checklist: What to Do, When to Do It & What It Costs
Every maintenance task your car needs, organized by mileage interval—with real cost ranges and warnings about what happens if you skip them.
Car Tariffs Guide 2026: How the 25% Import Tax Is Really Affecting Prices
Everything you need to know about how the 25% auto tariffs are impacting car prices in 2026—and what buyers can do about it.
The Hemi V8 is Back: How Dodge's Electric Gamble Failed
The Charger Daytona EV flopped. Now Dodge is bringing back the Hemi V8. Here's everything you need to know about Stellantis's dramatic reversal.
Best-Selling Cars of 2025: The Complete Rankings
From the Ford F-Series' 44th consecutive year at #1 to the Chevy Equinox's 40% surge—here's what Americans actually bought in 2025.
2026 Toyota RAV4: Complete Guide to America's Best-Selling SUV
The sixth-generation RAV4 is here—and it's hybrid-only. Here's everything you need to know about the redesigned compact SUV.
Best SUVs of 2026: Our Top Picks in Every Category
From affordable subcompacts to luxury three-rows, here are the standouts worth your money in 2026.
Consumer Reports Top 10 Cars of 2026: Every Single Pick is Electrified
For the first time in history, every vehicle on CR's prestigious list is a hybrid or EV. Here's what that means for car buyers.
Why 2026 is the Best Year to Buy a Used EV
A flood of lease returns is about to crash used EV prices. Here's how to take advantage of the coming "EV avalanche."
Skip the Reading?
Take our 2-minute quiz and get personalized car recommendations instantly.
Take the Free Quiz →