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Looking to buy a car--new or used? Confused about leasing versus buying? You've come to the right place. Begin here, by clicking through on links that will help you find the information you need.
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 ...
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 ...
Hybrid cars booming thanks to shorter payback time
It is so exciting to see America on the mend. Are we healthy yet? No. But the sickness is ending. Real estate markets are roaring back to life. And in all likelihood, we should never see a bubble quite like the one we had last decade, in our lifetime at ...
The Clark Smart steps for buying a new car
The new year looks set to be a great one for car sales both new and used. On the new car front, estimates from market research firm Polk suggest we'll see 15 million cars sold this year. Interest rates are low on auto loans and this is really a win ...
Compact SUVs sales continue growing
Americans continue migrating to compact SUVs, a new category of automobile here in the United States that is growing like wildfire. Compact SUVs are made on the same platform as a compact car or even a traditional sedan. But they have a top that gives you a lot of room. ...
Startups that let you rent your ride for extra cash
Do you have a spare vehicle sitting around collecting dust? Try renting it out. Kiplinger magazine reports there are several new websites that can help you get started as a 1-personal rental agency, with the possibility of generating several hundred dollars in extra income each month. The reality is most ...
Gas prices climb on fears about Iran
CLARKONOMICS: Gas prices are $3.70 a gallon (national average) and climbing. What's that going to mean as you look down the road a few months? Here we are with the highest prices we've ever had at this point in the year, not inflation adjusted. Based on historical patterns of pricing, ...
Consumer Reports rolls out annual auto issue
Every April, Consumer Reports makes a special effort during car buying season to give advice for new and used buyers in their annual auto issue. This year, the overall most reliable brand for new cars is a real sleeper of a brand that has a pretty minor presence in the ...
Better Economy For Big Vehicles
Struggling with the cost of gas? A new wave of bigger vehicles with better fuel economy is coming and one American automaker leads the way.
Bigger vehicles with better fuel economy are coming
Up to this point, if you wanted to get great fuel economy, you had to drive something small. But that was then, this is now. Several new vehicles are coming to market that won't ask you to trade the American preference for larger vehicles for increased fuel savings. The ...
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