CarEdge https://caredge.com/ CarEdge takes the hassle out of car buying, selling and ownership. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:46:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://caredge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-favicon-1-32x32.png CarEdge https://caredge.com/ 32 32 The Best Car Shoppers Have No Idea What They Want https://caredge.com/guides/the-best-car-shoppers-have-no-idea-what-they-want https://caredge.com/guides/the-best-car-shoppers-have-no-idea-what-they-want#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:46:26 +0000 https://caredge.com/?p=248900 Most people assume the savvy car buyer is the one who shows up knowing exactly what they want, from trim selection to paint color. They’ve done the research. They’ve made their decision. They’re ready to buy. Here’s what the data actually shows: that buyer is often the easiest one for a dealer to work with. […]

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]]> https://caredge.com/guides/the-best-car-shoppers-have-no-idea-what-they-want/feed 0 The FTC Warned Dealers to Stop Hiding Fees. We Built a Tool to Catch Them Doing It. https://caredge.com/guides/ftc-car-dealer-warning-march-2026 https://caredge.com/guides/ftc-car-dealer-warning-march-2026#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:20:04 +0000 https://caredge.com/?p=248865 The federal government just put nearly 100 dealership groups on notice. On March 13, the Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 97 auto dealer groups across the country, telling them in plain terms: the price you advertise has to be the price customers actually pay. No hidden fees tacked on at signing. No mandatory […]

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]]> https://caredge.com/guides/ftc-car-dealer-warning-march-2026/feed 0 Why Do Dealers Love Monthly Payment Shoppers? Former Dealer Explains https://caredge.com/guides/why-dealers-love-monthly-payment-shoppers https://caredge.com/guides/why-dealers-love-monthly-payment-shoppers#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:28:35 +0000 https://caredge.com/?p=248863 Walk into a dealership and tell a salesperson you need to keep your payment under $500 a month. Watch what happens next. They’ll smile, nod, and say something like “let’s see what we can do.” Then they’ll disappear into the manager’s office, and just like that, your negotiating leverage just vanished. I spent four decades […]

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]]> https://caredge.com/guides/why-dealers-love-monthly-payment-shoppers/feed 0 These Hybrid SUVs Get the Best MPG and Highest Reliability https://caredge.com/guides/hybrid-suvs-with-the-best-mpg-and-reliability https://caredge.com/guides/hybrid-suvs-with-the-best-mpg-and-reliability#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:46:50 +0000 https://caredge.com/?p=248861 With gas prices moving higher, hybrid SUVs are a smart choice. But not all of your options get great fuel economy, and even fewer have stellar reliability ratings. We found six hybrid SUVs that offer a perfect combination of the highest miles per gallon and the best reliability ratings from Consumer Reports. 2026 Toyota RAV4 […]

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]]> https://caredge.com/guides/hybrid-suvs-with-the-best-mpg-and-reliability/feed 0 6 Hybrids to Avoid in 2026 https://caredge.com/guides/6-hybrids-to-avoid-in-2026 https://caredge.com/guides/6-hybrids-to-avoid-in-2026#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:35:28 +0000 https://caredge.com/?p=248852 When gas prices rise, it’s only natural that interest in hybrid vehicles rises as well. Buying a hybrid should mean getting the best of both worlds: better fuel economy and a smart long-term investment. But not all hybrids deliver on that promise. Some combine below-average reliability with steep depreciation, which means you’re paying a premium […]

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]]> https://caredge.com/guides/6-hybrids-to-avoid-in-2026/feed 0 The Fastest and Slowest Selling Sedans in March 2026 https://caredge.com/guides/the-fastest-and-slowest-selling-sedans-in-march-2026 https://caredge.com/guides/the-fastest-and-slowest-selling-sedans-in-march-2026#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:48:14 +0000 https://caredge.com/?p=248838 The post The Fastest and Slowest Selling Sedans in March 2026 appeared first on CarEdge.

]]> https://caredge.com/guides/the-fastest-and-slowest-selling-sedans-in-march-2026/feed 0 Honda Abandons EVs Just As Rival Toyota Dives In https://caredge.com/guides/honda-abandons-evs-just-as-rival-toyota-dives-in https://caredge.com/guides/honda-abandons-evs-just-as-rival-toyota-dives-in#respond Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:27:19 +0000 https://caredge.com/?p=248820 The timing couldn’t be worse for Honda. On March 12, the automaker announced it is canceling three electric vehicles that were set to debut later this year: the Honda 0 Series SUV, the 0 Series Saloon, and the Acura RSX. Honda is warning of losses up to $15.8 billion as it overhauls its EV strategy […]

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]]> https://caredge.com/guides/honda-abandons-evs-just-as-rival-toyota-dives-in/feed 0 Why Some Dealers Sell Cars at a Loss — and What That Means for Buyers https://caredge.com/guides/why-some-dealers-sell-cars-at-a-loss https://caredge.com/guides/why-some-dealers-sell-cars-at-a-loss#respond Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:09 +0000 https://caredge.com/?p=248819 Most people walk into a dealership assuming the dealer is trying to squeeze every dollar out of the deal. That’s fair. But here’s something most buyers never consider: sometimes a dealer is actively trying to lose money on your car (on purpose). It sounds backwards. But once you understand why it happens, you’ll never negotiate […]

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]]> https://caredge.com/guides/why-some-dealers-sell-cars-at-a-loss/feed 0 Buying a Car on the Weekend? Former Dealer Explains the Pros and Cons https://caredge.com/guides/buying-a-car-on-the-weekend-pros-and-cons https://caredge.com/guides/buying-a-car-on-the-weekend-pros-and-cons#respond Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:31:21 +0000 https://caredge.com/?p=248817 Walk into a dealership on a Saturday afternoon and you’ll immediately feel the energy. Salespeople are moving, managers are busy, and the finance office has a line. Now picture walking in on a Tuesday morning at 10 AM: quiet showroom, attentive staff, and a manager who picks up the phone on the first ring. Both […]

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]]> https://caredge.com/guides/buying-a-car-on-the-weekend-pros-and-cons/feed 0 The Average New Car Is $49,000 — America’s Top-Sellers Cost $7,000 Less https://caredge.com/guides/new-car-price-update-march-2026 https://caredge.com/guides/new-car-price-update-march-2026#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:54:31 +0000 https://caredge.com/?p=248780 If you’ve seen the headlines this week, you might think buying a new car just got a lot more expensive. According to the latest data from Kelley Blue Book, the average new vehicle transaction price hit $49,353 in February, a 3.4% jump since last year, and one of the bigger annual gains in recent memory. […]

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