new cars
used cars
2009 Most Affordable Vehicles
Ten Hot
Overlooked Cars
2010 Ford
Mustang Revealed
AOL Autos: where America researches, finds and buys new cars and used cars
Best Selling Trucks
Rising fuel costs and a rocky economy have really hurt truck sales. But even with declines for last month, the Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado still outsold mid-sized cars. See the results:
Sports Car Reviews
Get up to speed on your favorite sports cars with the latest performance and exotic car reviews, comparisons and photo galleries.
Hot Coupes at AOL Autos
Buyers are looking for fuel efficiency without sacrificing affordability, performance or comfort. See which two-door models are hot at AOL Autos' right now.
Minivan Roundup
With flexible seating and storage configurations, luxury amenities and stellar safety ratings, the minivan still offers buyers the most compelling choices for hauling people and stuff. See the latest offerings:
Commercial Buying Guide
Need a tough, reliable vehicle for your professional needs? Take a look at the best cargo vans and heavy duty pickup trucks:
Hybrid SUV Roundup
Steer clear of SUVs if you want to save gas, right? Not necessarily. SUVs are getting on the high-mpg bandwagon and these hybrid versions are leading the way.
Top 11 Safest Cars
New safety features such as electronic stability control can greatly reduce the risk of getting into an accident. But if the unfortunate accident does happen you'll be safe in one of these cars:
Driver Distractions
It seems like drivers are always in a rush, always busy, and distracted with something other than driving. Problem is this leads to more traffic and accidents. Whether eating behind the wheel or putting on makeup, see what gets under our skin:
Best Selling High MPG Cars
Even with high gas prices some small cars aren't selling as well. Popular models like the Civic and Prius show decline over last years numbers while one car improves over 80 percent. See what it is:
2008 Ford Focus
Love This Car
I bought a 4 door manual and I absolutely love it. With the manual transmission I'm getting up to 41mpg on the highway. The interior is very sharp ... overall this was the best purchase for my family!
2008 Cadillac CTS
Great All Around Vehicle
Great handling and commendable fuel economy for a luxury car. Anyone thinking of purchasing a foreign luxury vehicle should take a second look at the CTS.
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit
I Love My VW
I have owned various VW models over the years and I believe this one is the best ever. The overall quality is excellent, performance is far better than I had expected.
New Car Buying vs. Leasing
Car leasing is a lot like renting an apartment; you pay a monthly fee to use it but don't own it -- and aren't making payments toward ownership. The leased vehicle remains the property of the lessor -- the company that issued the lease. As with an apartment rental contract, car leasing will have a fixed period -- usually two or three years. You're obliged to make monthly payments for the length of the contract. While you can get out of the lease before then if you want to, there will typically be extra costs -- for example, an "early termination charge" -- spelled out in the car leasing contract you sign.
New Car Contracts: Read the Fine Print
There are some sweet deals out there on new vehicles. But exclusions, limitations and restrictions can turn a good deal into a not-so-good deal. Learn what to look out for in the fine print:
Car Dealership Tactics
Some auto sales experts earn millions advising car dealerships on how to boost their sales. So what tactics do they employ when buying a new car for themselves or helping out a family member? Find out:
Is Your Car Financing Upside-Down?
Ever been upside down in your car? I bet you have and just don’t know it. If you owe more to pay off your car than it is worth … you are upside down. Find out how this happens and what to do about it:
2008 Chevy Malibu
The Chevrolet Malibu nameplate has been around for a long, long time, in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Once a big car, the Malibu has in recent years been Chevrolet's bread-and-butter sedan, fitting in the lineup just below the larger Impala, which is itself a downsized version of the old full-size Impala. Today the Malibu competes directly against the other midsize sedans on the market, among them the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, and Ford Fusion. The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is an all-new model. This edition of the Malibu shares its underpinnings with the other GM cars mounted on the Epsilon front-drive platform, including the new Saab 9-3, the new Saturn Aura, the Pontiac G6, the European-market Cadillac BLS, and the German Opel Vectra.
Editor's Picks
2009 Mazda Mazda6
The all-new Mazda6 is now larger and more sophisticated, offering more premium features and is aimed squarely at the other Japanese sedans that dominate the mid-size car segment.Buyers can choose between two all new engines, a 170-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder or a 272-hp 3.7-liter V6 engine. The 2.5 can be teamed with either a six-speed manual or optional five-speed automatic, while the V6 is bolted exclusively to a new six-speed automatic transmission.
2009 Nissan Maxima
All-new for the 2009 model year, and this seventh-generation model marks the return of the four-door sports car. The 2009 Maxima was deliberately built, tuned and aimed at drivers who prefer sporty handling and a firmer ride as opposed to the softer, more luxurious ride associated with many cars in this class. Maxima was kicked up a notch when the Altima took over the role as the mainstream sedan and it became the Nissan flagship.
buyer services
Kelley Blue Book Values
Search Kelley Blue Book used car values: