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Colchester, CT — With the average price of a new car hovering around $48,000, people in the market for a new vehicle can ill-afford to rely on guesswork to determine which models are likely to hold up ...

TROY, Mich.: 24 Sept. 2025 — While tariffs have introduced greater volatility into new-vehicle shopping behavior, brands with strong reputations—such as Toyota and Honda—continue to retain loyal ...