Used Car Buying
Pandemic Motors: Europeans snap up old cars to avoid public transport
Want a cheap used car to nip around town without running the gauntlet of coronavirus on public transport? Welcome to Pandemic Motors, we have just what you need. Across Europe, people are snapping up old bangers, clunkers, Klapperkasten, tacots and catorci, desperate to avoid buses and trains but wary of splashing out on a shiny new motor in uncertain economic times.
U.S. used car and truck prices rise the most since 1969
While that easing pressure on pinched consumers might offer a benefit to Republican President Donald Trump's reelection prospects against Democratic challenger Joe Biden, it does come with a big "on the other hand" caveat: It is the latest sign of fading momentum in the rebound from this spring's record-setting economic slump. A bit of inflation typically is an indication of strengthening demand, an encouraging signal that consumers have reliable sources of income allowing them to contribute to
Used cars make their biggest price jump in a half-century
U.S. consumer prices rose solidly in August, with the cost of used cars and trucks accelerating by the most in more than 51 years likely as Americans shunned public transportation because of fears of contracting COVID-19. The report from the Labor Department on Friday also showed a firming in underlying inflation last month, putting fears of deflation to rest. "Consumer prices are rebounding from the pandemic shock, but as supply shortages are resolved, upward price increases should moderate,"
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Pickup trucks ranked by resale value after three years
We've ranked all the pickup trucks that have been on the market for at least three years by resale value. See how much each vehicle depreciates right here.
Online car sellers get major boost during pandemic
After years of being part of a future that never quite arrived, the coronavirus pandemic has put U.S. online car sellers on the map. Now comes a race to spend vast sums on digital commerce platforms specifically designed to handle auto sales. Without deep pockets, many startups and others trying to join the online game will likely be left in the dust.
Electric cars ranked by resale value
These are the electric cars that lost the most or least resale value after a few years. This could help you find a good deal on an EV.
These are the cars that depreciate the most in three years
Some cars depreciate a lot more than others. These are the vehicles that lost the most value after three years of ownership.
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