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The sticker price at the dealership is only one part of what a car ultimately costs. Long after they drive off the lot, drivers are still paying to finance, maintain and keep their vehicles on the road, often with expenses they didn’t anticipate. In Caribou’s 2026 Blind Spots of Car Ownership survey of 2,000 U.S.

For those new to classic trucks, OBS is the abbreviated enthusiast term for “old body style.” Its roots date back to when Ford moved to its 10th-generation F-150 body style in 1997, while retaining the existing body style on its F-250/F-350 platforms in the same year. The unsubstantiated rumor of the term’s origin is that

With the staggering number of SUVs available for sale today — there are nearly 40 listed in Edmunds compact and subcompact rankings alone — picking the best used SUV to buy for your family can be overwhelming. According to Edmunds, the Kia Sportage and Toyota Grand Highlander are among today’s top picks, but several others

If you assume the drivers stuck in the longest commutes are also paying the most to insure their cars, the data says otherwise. Drivers in Stockton-Lodi, California — home to the worst commute in the country, where nearly one in five car commuters spends an hour or more getting to work — actually pay slightly

Finding the right family SUV shouldn’t feel like a second job. Edmunds tested features like third-row access and infotainment ease of use to find today’s top SUVs for parents. The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid is the current gold standard, but taste and budget are personal. If the Palisade isn’t your speed, don’t worry — this

Used cars can offer some strong financial advantages. Beyond a lower purchase price, used vehicles can help owners offset the depreciation, higher insurance rates, and registration fees that typically come with new-vehicle purchases. If you’ve already weighed the pros and cons and are now ready to shop, Capital One Auto Navigator, an online car shopping

After years of hearing about Gen Z putting off getting a license, does the next generation have the same attitude about driving? As the oldest members of Gen Alpha are getting ready to drive, CarMax commissioned a survey of 1,000 teens ages 14-16 to get their thoughts about getting that first car.   Nearly all

How long you finance a car makes a big difference in not just how much you pay every month, but also how much it costs you over the life of the loan. Longer loan terms have become increasingly common as drivers try to keep monthly payments manageable. Caribou explains how to weigh the trade-offs when

  Remember those days when going to work meant rolling out of your bed, grabbing a cup of coffee, checking your phone, and then ambling a few feet to your home office? Those days are fast disappearing because the commute is back. And it’s more expensive than ever. The number of workers who commute five

  The pickup truck is America’s most iconic vehicle—so deeply ingrained in its culture and lifestyle that it’s difficult to imagine a drive without spotting several pickups on the road. For decades, trucks have topped sales charts, defined regional identity, and served as a symbol for blue-collar America—work, land, self-reliance, and freedom. But truck culture