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While a lot of the cars being offered for sale today may feature similar styling and design language, there are distinct differences between under the shiny new exteriors. Understanding these crucial differences can mean the difference whether you end up with a new car that depreciates rapidly and racks up costly repair bills shortly after the factory warranty expires or a car that will remain desirable and require minimal unexpected repairs.   To understand the true difference between modern cars made by various manufacturers, we must explore their individual design and manufacturing philosophies as they shape the quality, reliability and long-term value of the cars they produce.   Car Manufacturers     Cost Cutting VS Reliability & Value   The length some companies go to cut costs when developing new models will vary. While all car manufacturers prioritize some cost cutting measures, some companies do it more than others. Additionally, the way cost cutting...

  The automatic transmission is a critical component of a vehicle, responsible for automatically shifting gears smoothly and efficiently. However, not all automatic transmission actively work to shift gears without human intervention. With the introduction of the Constantly Variable Transmission (CVT) the process of shifting gears has been replaced with a more efficient constantly variable gear ratios optimizing   fuel economy .   Before making your car purchase decision it is important to consider all your options since in the recent years the automatic transmission has become an Achilles heel of the auto industry. There are many years,   make and models of vehicle   you may want to avoid for this specific reason.   automatic transmission     With many of the most popular modern cars experiencing premature automatic transmission failure it is no wonder that consumers are a bit apprehensive about buying cars equipped with some of these newer 8, 9,...

  The automotive market is always changing and evolving. We have been tracking sales of car & truck models currently being sold in the US. While some brands and models of   vehicle sales   have decreased for the 2024 year many cars are showing strong sales numbers. Due to the shortages created during the covid pandemic some brands had a hard time keeping up a sufficient inventory to meet demand. However, things have changed since 2022. Most automakers are finally producing more cars to meet demand as supply chain issues continue to ease. While Stellantis struggled to match the previous year's sale volumes, other major players—namely   Ford, GM, Toyota and Honda —saw increases compared to 2022. Interestingly, it's not just   SUVs   and   trucks   that saw significant sale increases; many sedans also performed well and represent a portion of the list.   Top 10 most popular selling cars today       Here are the top 10 selling...