There Are Only 25 New Cars Left Under $25,000

Image: Manufacturer Provided The state of affordable new automobiles right now is bleak, y’all. Back in 2020, I did a rundown of all the cars left in the U.S. market under $20,000, and there were seventeen. I did another one last fall, and there were six. Now, because the Kia Soul has crept above the … Read more

Cheap Cars Consumer Reports Thinks You Should Buy: Toyota, Kia

Photo: Kia The cheapest car that Consumer Reports recommends is the humble 2024 Kia Forte LXS IVT. MSRP stands at $20,490, but you’ll still have to spend about $878 over asking to get one off the lot. All things considered, though, that’s not too bad, and it makes for an average transaction price of $21,368. … Read more

Consumer Reports Says These Are The Most Reliable New Cars And SUVs For Less Than $30,000

Photo: Mini Pandemic-induced supply chain shortages are finally working themselves out, so there’s a good chance that 2024 will be a much better year for new car buyers. Still, an abundance of cars on dealer lots isn’t going to magically turn a $60,000 car into a $30,000 car. The good news is, though, you can … Read more