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  For years,   American car buyers   have been captivated by   Tesla's   sleek designs and ambitious promises. But while   Elon Musk   was making headlines sticking his nose in the American political process, a quiet giant was rising in China.   BYD   has been building what would become the world's largest   electric vehicle   empire. While most   automotive manufacturers   have great success in foreign markets, they are effectively locked out of bringing their products to the US. Due to high tariffs, emissions and safety laws, as well as other local regulations, breaking into the   US auto market   has become a herculean undertaking. However, through all the challenges, BYD has still found a way to the US auto market and this is just the beginning.   Chinese BYD Vehicle manufacturer     From Battery Maker to EV Juggernaut   The story of BYD begins not with cars, but with batteries. Founded in...

  I remember the day my little sister got her license. My dad wanted to buy her a tank, while my mom wanted something that got 40 mpg and came with a 10-year bumper-to-bumper warranty. The compromise they finally landed on was a gently used   2018   Subaru Impreza   Sport , which ended up costing less than either of them expected and more importantly, it is still running strong to this day.   best cars for new drivers     If you’re shopping for a first car for yourself or your son or daughter, the good news is that the market is packed with good, safe, reliable and economic options. After digging through IIHS crash-test scores, Consumer Reports reliability charts and average insurance premiums for 16- to 19-year-olds, these five kept floating to the top.   1.   2018 - 2021   Toyota   Corolla   (Hatch or Sedan)   This car has been the IIHS Top Safety Pick every year since 2018 (with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 standard). It has...

  When most people shop for a car, they usually just focus on the monthly payment or the asking price. However, the true cost of   car ownership   extends far beyond the negotiated price or the loan payment, with hidden expenses that can add thousands of dollars annually to your budget. From state-specific excise taxes to unexpected   repair   costs, understanding these hidden expenses is crucial for making informed financial decisions about vehicle ownership. To help familiarize young car buyers, we have compiled a list of the most common hidden or unaccounted car costs that are rarely disclosed prior to purchase.   hidden costs of car ownership     Sales Tax   While most car buyers that reside in states that collect sales tax realize they will have to pay some amount towards sales tax as they do on everything they purchase, they often underestimate this cost. Unlike other purchases,   car sales tax   can add thousands to your tota...