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Why I decided to buy a Tesla S
I've had some very strong feedback since I revealed that my wife and I bought a Tesla. The Tesla S is an all-electric car made in California. It's a magnificent automobile, an incredible performer…and it costs a fortune. I bought one when there was a cheaper version that no longer ...
Deals on used cars
After some unprecedented market conditions, buying a used car instead of a new one is again becoming the Clark Smart move it always used to be. Almost three years ago, for the first time in 26 years on air, I started recommending new cars over used cars when people would ...
Will traditional radios make it in new cars?
In 2014, GM is going to have Internet access in all their new vehicles. You will be able to hand the kids a tablet and they can watch video or play games, or listen to Internet music, or whatever it is they'll do online. The downside is the distraction for ...
Price war in the mid-sized car market
Dollar for dollar, the mid-sized car market offers the best bang for your buck. But there's a trap a lot of mid-sized buyers are falling into that can drive up the cost of a car purchase. Drive out price for an entry level model in the mid-sized market can be ...
Be wary of blog product reviews
The next time you're looking for car reviews on the Internet, there's a very compelling reason why you might not want to trust the influential auto bloggers. Bloomberg reports a BMW marketing campaign that focused on getting bloggers to hype their products boosted sales by $110 million. With the marketing ...
Should you dump your old gas guzzler?
At times of high gas prices, I get the question all the time: Should you dump your old car that gets bad fuel economy and get a new one with great economy fuel? The short answer is that to do so is usually a false economy. Let me explain. Every ...
In the market for a Prius? Why it's time to buy now
If you've been thinking of buying a Toyota Prius, Clark explains why right now may be the very best time to purchase ine.
Limit cars loans to 42 months
Auto loan financing is suddenly available to people with damaged credit who may have been turned down for car loans as recently as a few months ago. But is that "yes" to your credit app really a "yes" in your monthly budget? If your payments per month are too high ...
Sweet lease deals on electric cars
Automakers are rolling out great leasing offers on electric vehicles while they sit unloved on dealer lots. Range anxiety has been a big reason why people haven't bought electric cars. That's the fear that you'll run out of charge and have to call a tow truck from the side of ...
Cheap options for new and used cars
With the average cost of cars right around $32,000, is it possible to buy one for less? You betcha! Car buyers keep pushing the price of cars up and up and they keep taking out longer and longer car loans. I read a recent report about some loans stretching out ...
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