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Vintage cars are covered by fall leaves inside a private car sculpture park within a forest in Neanderthal Valley in Mettmann, Germany, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Gallery: A vintage car graveyard in western Germany

By Martin Meissner 4 minute read Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

Michael Froehlich's classic-car graveyard features 50 cars manufactured the year he was born, including a Jaguar XK120, a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost and a Porsche 356.

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Edmunds small SUV comparison: New Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda CR-V

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Edmunds small SUV comparison: New Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda CR-V

Robert Duffer, The Associated Press 7 minute read Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

If you’re considering buying a new small SUV, there’s a good chance you’ll consider the Honda CR-V. The CR-V is among the most popular-selling models in the United States, and there are good reasons why. It’s practical, comfortable and quite good at getting you where you need to go with minimal fuss. But it’s not the only small SUV vying for your attention.

Volkswagen, for its part, hopes you’ll check out its new Tiguan. Redesigned for 2026, the Tiguan gets a fresh look, updated technology and more power without a boost in price. Each model represents its brand’s best-selling model, but which one is the best choice for you? Edmunds’ automotive experts compare them to find out.

Performance and fuel economy

The redesigned Tiguan dropped weight and added power, which is always a good thing. Every Tiguan comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 201 horsepower. In Edmunds testing, the Tiguan needed 8.7 seconds to accelerate from zero to 60 mph. That’s decent, but the Tiguan can feel sluggish to respond when you first push on the gas. The automatic transmission’s shifts aren’t particularly quick, either.

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Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

This photo provided by Volkswagen shows the redesigned 2025 Tiguan, which presents a compelling alternative to the CR-V thanks to its advanced features and competitive price. ( Volkswagen of America via AP)

Edmunds small SUV comparison: 2026 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2026 Hyundai Tucson

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Edmunds small SUV comparison: 2026 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2026 Hyundai Tucson

Robert Duffer, The Associated Press 7 minute read Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2025

The Chevrolet Equinox and Hyundai Tucson are two popular choices for shoppers looking at small SUVs. They’re also notable for their recent updates. The Equinox’s 2025 redesign ushers in more squared-off styling, technology and safety-related upgrades, and a new rugged-looking Activ trim level. The Tucson’s updates are milder but include refreshed styling and new tech features.

You could make a case for either model if you’re looking to buy a sensible SUV this fall. But which one is better? Edmunds’ automotive experts compare the key differences below.

Fuel economy and performance

The Chevrolet Equinox employs a 175-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It’s adequate for routine driving, but passing moves and quick merges onto the highway will require some patience while you get up to speed. In Edmunds’ testing, an all-wheel-drive Equinox needed 8.7 seconds to get from zero to 60 mph. The EPA estimates that the Equinox can get 27 mpg in combined city/highway driving with front-wheel drive. Opting for all-wheel drive lowers the combined figure just a bit to 26 mpg.

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Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2025

This photo provided by Chevrolet shows the 2026 Equinox. Chevy's small SUV benefits from a 2025 redesign that introduced new styling, new features and more distinctive styling. (Courtesy of General Motors via AP)

Edmunds SUV test: The new Nissan Armada takes a run at the Chevrolet Tahoe

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Edmunds SUV test: The new Nissan Armada takes a run at the Chevrolet Tahoe

Dan Frio, The Associated Press 7 minute read Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025

Fuel-efficient SUVs and crossovers are quite popular these days, but there’s still a need for a full-size SUV that can carry up to eight passengers and tow a heavy load. The Chevrolet Tahoe and Nissan Armada are among a small selection of models that can handle the assignment. Both have truck-based designs that provide plenty of muscular capability.

Redesigned for 2025, the Armada has fresh styling, a new turbocharged V6 engine and an updated interior. For its part, the Tahoe could easily be considered a benchmark. Its robust V8 power and capability have helped it earn its place in plenty of American driveways over the years, and the 2025 Tahoe features revised styling and new technology features. Which of these full-size SUVs is the better buy? Edmunds’ automotive experts compared them to find out.

Performance and fuel economy

The Armada has a new turbocharged V6 that cranks out 425 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. This is plenty for both high-speed cruising power and ample low-end thrust. That tops the Tahoe’s standard V8, which makes 335 horsepower and 383 lb-ft, as well as the optional V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft. The Armada’s power advantage showed up at the Edmunds test track. It sprinted from zero to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. A Tahoe with its base V8 is considerably slower, needing 7.7 seconds to get to 60 mph, though the more powerful V8 helps close the gap.

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Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025

This photo provided by Nissan shows the 2025 Nissan Armada. (Nissan via AP)

Edmunds: How to get the best auto deals this Memorial Day weekend

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Edmunds: How to get the best auto deals this Memorial Day weekend

Josh Jacquot, The Associated Press 7 minute read Wednesday, May. 21, 2025

Memorial Day weekend has long been one of the busiest times of year for car dealerships. Many car shoppers decide to pull the trigger on that long-considered purchase because of the major sales promotions and the symbolic start of summer. But things are a little different this year.

Because of tariffs on offshore-built vehicles and components, confusion is setting in. Shoppers are rightly wondering: Will prices go up? Are the deals real? Should I buy now or wait?

Here’s some good news. With a little strategy and timing, you can score a great deal this Memorial Day weekend and avoid potential price hikes in the months ahead. Here are five tips from the experts at Edmunds that will help you decide and get the best deal.

Prioritize U.S.-assembled vehicles

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Wednesday, May. 21, 2025

This photo provided by Edmunds shows a lineup of used vehicles at a Nissan dealership in Fresno, California. Buying a used vehicle this Memorial Day weekend is one of the ways you can avoid the uncertainty of new vehicle pricing. (Brent Romans/Courtesy of Edmunds via AP)

Mazda CX-50 Hybrid combines the best of Mazda, Toyota engineering for fuel-efficient fun

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Mazda CX-50 Hybrid combines the best of Mazda, Toyota engineering for fuel-efficient fun

Kelly Taylor 7 minute read Friday, May. 9, 2025

Mazda’s newest hybrid — the CX-50 Hybrid — is its best-driving, thanks to a partner with the most experience in building hybrids.

The CX-50 Hybrid powertrain is Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive, and it arguably is more fun to drive than the CX-50’s hybrid stablemates CX-70 and CX-90. Toyota has been refining the Hybrid Synergy Drive since the mid to late 1990s, having launched the first Prius in 1999.

The CX-50 is smaller and lighter than the other two, so it’s more nimble. The planetary gearset transmission transfers energy more efficiently, it seems, than the eight-speed automatics in the 70 and 90. Acceleration is direct and immediate, and it pulls hard — thanks to the electric assist from the hybrid system.

Sure, it’s still a CVT, something a Mazda chief engineer once swore it would never do, but it’s also the best in the business. So while it will still do that annoying thing CVTs do — run the engine to a certain R.P.M. and stay there during acceleration — it doesn’t seem as droning and annoying as other CVTs.

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Friday, May. 9, 2025

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The CX-50 interior is nicely minimalist, with interesting details such as the contrasting stitching on the dashboard trim piece.

Canadians’ interest in buying an EV falls for third year in a row: AutoTrader survey

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Canadians’ interest in buying an EV falls for third year in a row: AutoTrader survey

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Thursday, Apr. 24, 2025

TORONTO - Fewer Canadians are considering buying an electric vehicle, marking the third year in a row interest has dropped despite lower EV prices, a survey from AutoTrader shows.

Forty-two per cent of survey respondents say they're considering an EV as their next vehicle, down from 46 per cent last year. In 2022, 68 per cent said they would consider buying an EV.

Meanwhile, 29 per cent of respondents say they would exclusively consider buying an EV — a significant drop from 40 per cent last year.

The report, which surveyed 1,801 people on the AutoTrader website, shows drivers are concerned about reduced government incentives, a lack of infrastructure and long-term costs despite falling prices.

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Thursday, Apr. 24, 2025

An electric vehicle charging station operates in a parking lot, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Evansville, Ind. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

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JDM Rush Imports owner logs increased inquiries as Canadians seek to dodge pricing pressures

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JDM Rush Imports owner logs increased inquiries as Canadians seek to dodge pricing pressures

Aaron Epp 7 minute read Tuesday, Apr. 1, 2025

“Definitely frustrating” and “nearly impossible” are how Brady Jonasson and Savannah Blandford describe the first six months they spent shopping for a used vehicle last year.

The Gimli-based newlyweds searched for something reliable with low mileage and no rust selling for under $20,000, but nothing met those requirements.

In July, the couple contacted JDM Rush Imports Inc. in Winnipeg, which specializes in importing vehicles from the Japanese domestic market. Less than four months later, they were the proud owners of a 2008 Honda CR-V that had just 2,500 kilometres on the odometer.

The total price, including shipping and the company’s fee, was just over $16,000.

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Tuesday, Apr. 1, 2025

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Adam Duguay, owner of JDM Rush Imports, which imports vehicles from Japan, is photographed with a right-hand drive 2008 Subaru Forester XT he recently brought to Winnipeg.

Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla, citing safety concerns at event

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Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla, citing safety concerns at event

Darryl Greer and Nono Shen, The Canadian Press 7 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2025

VANCOUVER - Tesla has been removed from participating in this week's Vancouver International Auto Show over safety concerns, the event's executive director says.

Eric Nicholl said Tuesday that the show asked the electric carmaker to withdraw because of a "primary concern" for the safety of workers, attendees and exhibitors.

Nicholl said the decision wasn't easy, but was made "in light of the recent escalating events throughout North America."

"Sometimes you've got to listen to your gut, and if we see elements that are going on in the public, what level of risk does that pose to our team?" he said. "My job is to make sure we provide the best and safest event possible."

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Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2025

Three Tesla electric vehicles drive past a gas station in Vancouver on Saturday, May 14, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. real estate sales off to a stronger start in January 2025

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B.C. real estate sales off to a stronger start in January 2025

The Canadian Press 4 minute read Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025

VANCOUVER - Real estate sales across British Columbia were up in January compared with the year before, but average prices went down slightly.

The B.C. Real Estate Association says in a statement that the 4,221 residential sales in January were up 6.4 per cent from January 2024, although unit sales were 12 per cent below the 10-year average.

The association's chief economist Brendon Ogmundson says an increase in both sales and listings may foreshadow a stronger year, with a caution that global uncertainties might trigger higher or lower rates from the Bank of Canada.

Active listings jumped by 27 per cent to almost 31,000, in what the association says is a normalization of trends for homes being placed on the market.

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Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025

The downtown Vancouver skyline is seen in the distance beyond houses in Burnaby, B.C., July 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Key things to know about how Tesla could benefit from Elon Musk’s assault on government

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Key things to know about how Tesla could benefit from Elon Musk’s assault on government

Kimberly Kindy And Brian Slodysko, The Associated Press 8 minute read Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk has long railed against the U.S. government, saying a crushing number of federal investigations and safety programs have stymied Tesla, his electric car company, and its efforts to create self-driving automobiles.

Now, Musk’s close relationship with President Donald J. Trump means many of those federal headaches could vanish.

The Trump administration could quickly nix a host of federal probes and safety programs: crash investigations into Tesla’s partially automated vehicles; a U.S. Department of Justice criminal investigation examining whether Musk and Tesla have overstated their cars’ self-driving capabilities; and a government mandate to report crash data on vehicles using technology like Tesla’s Autopilot.

Safety advocates, who credit such federal investigations and recalls with saving lives, say the consequences of such actions could prove dire.

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Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025

FILE - Elon Musk talks with President-elect Donald Trump before the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 in Boca Chica, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Pool via AP, File)

Edmunds Top Rated vehicle awards are out for 2025

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Edmunds Top Rated vehicle awards are out for 2025

Keith Buglewicz, The Associated Press 7 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025

Once a year, Edmunds’ car experts gather to decide on the best new vehicles on sale. The annual Edmunds Top Rated Awards are given to the cars, trucks and SUVs that beat out the rest of the competition according to Edmunds’ rigorous vehicle testing program. To win, each vehicle must have been tested at the Edmunds test track and thoroughly evaluated in real-world use as well.

There are six main categories: best car, SUV and truck, and electric versions in the same categories. This year, there are some new champions, while others are repeat winners. The starting prices listed below include destination charges.

Edmunds Top Rated Car: Honda Civic Hybrid

The 2025 Honda Civic isn’t just this year’s best car; it might be the best Honda Civic ever. A big reason why is the newly available hybrid powertrain. The EPA estimates that it helps the hybrid versions of the Civic get up to 49 mpg in combined city/highway driving, a stellar result that Edmunds confirmed in its real-world testing. Pleasingly, this doesn’t come at the expense of power; indeed, the hybrid’s acceleration is on par with that of the sporty Civic Si. All Civics also provide ample passenger space and many easy-to-use technology features.

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Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025

This photo provided by Edmunds shows the 2025 Ford Ranger. The Ranger is the Edmunds Top Rated Truck for 2025 for the way it goes about combining rugged capability with an easy-to-live-with demeanor. (Courtesy of Edmunds via AP)

‘No such thing’ as an affordable starter car anymore. Auto experts’ advice for buyers

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‘No such thing’ as an affordable starter car anymore. Auto experts’ advice for buyers

Nina Dragicevic, The Canadian Press 9 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025

It's not as easy for young buyers to get a vehicle as the affordable “starter car” has disappeared, auto experts say.

“There’s no such thing as a starter brand new car anymore,” said Michael Bettencourt, a longtime auto journalist and co-author of an upcoming book on buying an electric vehicle in Canada. He is also a father to a 17- and 20-year old — the latter of whom will be shopping for a car soon.

With two sons that age, insurance is a nightmare, Bettencourt said. If you have a few models in mind, check out insurance rates for those vehicles before you start shopping.

“Find a site that will compare multiple insurance rates at once,” Bettencourt said.

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Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025

Longtime EV owner and auto journalist Michael Bettencourt test driving — and colour-matching — the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT EV in Etobicoke, Ont. In a July, 2022 handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Michael Bettencourt **MANDATORY CREDIT**

We spoke, Mazda listened: 2025 CX-70 fixes hybrid woes as manufacturer admits missing mark

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We spoke, Mazda listened: 2025 CX-70 fixes hybrid woes as manufacturer admits missing mark

Kelly Taylor 6 minute read Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

The 2025 Mazda CX-70 epitomizes automotive journalism that makes a difference.

Now, I’m not saying it was my reporting that did it, but there’s been a clear shift in how well the company’s latest hybrid, the CX-70, responds to accelerator input since myself and plenty of other journalists sharply criticized how the CX-90, in both mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid form, handled transitions between deceleration and acceleration.

You’d come out of a turn and ease into the accelerator pedal and … wait.

The transmission would go, “Oh, no. He wants to go … we better find the right gear,” and a second later you’d start to feel motion again.

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Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

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The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is a two-row version of the CX-90 three-row SUV.

Edmunds: The best used all-wheel-drive cars you can get for under $25,000

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Edmunds: The best used all-wheel-drive cars you can get for under $25,000

Josh Jacquot, The Associated Press 7 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025

All-wheel drive might not be a must-have, but it sure is nice to have if you live in any of the large swaths of America that regularly see snow. Certainly a good set of winter tires will get the job done much of the time, but if you want ultimate peace of mind, there’s no substitute for all-wheel drive. Combine the two and you’re virtually unstoppable.

All-wheel drive was once rare in cars, but over the last 20 years it’s become a much more common feature. Especially in the last 10 years, carmakers have added all-wheel drive to existing models as well as producing new all-wheel-drive models, helping to make this feature as affordable as it is ubiquitous.

Edmunds’ editors recognize lots of people want the confidence of all-wheel drive without buying a bulky SUV. Accordingly, they’ve compiled this list of all-wheel-drive cars that can be found on the used market for less than $25,000.

Luxury: BMW 3 and 4 SeriesBMW’s 3 Series sedans and 4 Series coupes are sport-luxury cars recognized for their engaging handling. With the exception of one generation of cars, the 3 Series has offered all-wheel drive in the U.S. since the mid-1980s when it debuted in the 325ix. And 4 Series coupes, introduced for the 2014 model year, have offered all-wheel drive since their inception. The most common 3 Series and 4 Series models on the used market today are contemporary trims fitted with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making in the mid-200-horsepower range.

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Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025

This photo provided by Nissan shows the 2023 Nissan Altima, which is available used with all-wheel drive for less than $25,000. A test Altima also surpassed its EPA estimate in Edmunds' evaluation. (Courtesy of Nissan North America via AP)

Edmunds: Five dream-worthy vehicles you wish you got for the holidays

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Edmunds: Five dream-worthy vehicles you wish you got for the holidays

Michael Cantu, The Associated Press 7 minute read Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024

Just about everyone dreams about cars they wish they could own, and there’s no better time than the holidays to make a list of vehicles you’d love to have in your driveway. The car pros at Edmunds rounded up five of their favorite dream-worthy vehicles. But rather than just list the most outlandish and expensive exotics, they focused on highlighting models that are expensive but not so pricey that it’d be completely unrealistic for you to own one one day. The vehicles are ordered in ascending order of price and include destination fees.

Ford F-150 Raptor R

Off-road trucks look fantastic and are extremely capable. What truck enthusiast wouldn’t have one topping their wish list? The king of the hill for 2025 is the F-150 Raptor R. The regular Raptor is already impressive, and the R takes it to the next level with a bonkers 720-horsepower supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine, upgraded Fox dual-value shock absorbers, and massive 37-inch all-terrain tires. An R-specific grille and hood are also part of the R’s upgrades.

Thankfully, the Raptor R isn’t all bark and bite. It also has plenty of features to make it a livable truck for daily driving. Standard features include leather upholstery, cooling front seats, a premium sound system, and a surround-view camera to help make this big truck easier to park.

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