Consumer Reports’ new safety verdict is a comprehensive, easy-to-understand score that helps you identify which new cars do the best job of preventing a crash or protecting you if one occurs, and ...

Consumer Reports' verdict on the top new cars for 2026 is in, and it brings some welcome news for car shoppers looking to cut down on their fuel use while also staying safe on the road. This year's ...

There are more than 260 cars, trucks, and SUVs on the market today, enough to make a car buyer’s head spin. But only the cream of the crop make it onto CR’s Annual Top Picks list. Whether you’re ...

Car insurance rates in California are leveling off, but premiums in the Golden State are still more expensive than in much of the U.S. The average annual full-coverage premium in California was $2,309 ...

The “No Tax on Car Loan Interest” provision allows anyone who’s purchased a car from 2025 on to deduct the interest paid on the loan when they file their taxes. There are a few stipulations before you ...

If you have a vintage roadster, you probably know that traditional car insurance isn't the right fit. A classic car, or one that's at least 25 years old or a collector's item. relies on insurance with ...

There’s no getting around the fact that cars continue to get more and more expensive. A $50,000 budget simply doesn’t go as far as it once did in the world of new cars, particularly if you happen to ...

You’re more likely to find rates below 5.00% when you have a higher credit score Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy ...

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Penny Gusner is a senior insurance writer and analyst at Forbes Advisor. For more than 20 years, she has been helping consumers learn how insurance laws, data, trends, and coverages affect them. Penny ...

The average weight of passenger and commercial vehicles has varied over time. The pickup truck, which is America’s best-selling vehicle style, has bulked up considerably since the mid-1970s. As of ...