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• 10 smart moves for buying a used car

  We can help you avoid all of the nasty surprises in the preowned market and find an affordable, reliable ride.

• Is a future collectible in your garage?

  A car can't generate the kind of excitement and demand that makes it a highly-prized collectible 30 years from now if it's not cool and desirable today. But the models on this list range from a breathtaking 550-horsepower European sports car priced at nearly $100,000 to a four-door urban runabout that barely costs $20,000.

• 2014's best people haulers

  To move a crowd from here to there you need a big ride with at least three rows of seats. We've sifted through scores of sport-utility vehicles, minivans and crossovers to find the ones most capable of carrying at least seven people in comfort and safety.

• Finally, a technology that keeps eyes on the road

  My 20-year wait for head-up displays to catch on appears to be over. Carmakers are finally embracing this technology, and once you see it, you're going to love it.

• Build financial security with a truly affordable car

  Our 2014 Car Affordability Study found that median-income families in only one major city should be paying the typical price for a new car or truck. Here's how to spend more wisely and save thousands more for retirement or sending your kids to college.

• 5 simple steps to get the best deal on a new car or truck

  You need the right information and a savvy negotiating strategy to drive away with the lowest price and cheapest loan. Let us show you how to be a smart, confident buyer.

• The 8 best commuting cars for 2014

  Our favorite commuting cars are safe and economical, getting 30 mpg or more in combined city and highway driving. They're supremely comfortable and reliable, too.

• Get the most from a test-drive

  We can help you check everything from power and comfort to cargo space and high-tech gizmos. Make sure your expectations are met before you plunk down tens of thousands of dollars on a new ride.

• Used car prices falling after 5-year surge

  This should be the best year to buy a used car or truck since the recession. It's almost always smarter to buy used rather than new, but it's been hard to find the right ride at a reasonable price.

• 7 cheap alternatives to hybrids

  Get great mileage — more than 32 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving — for $20,000 or less. And wait till you see all of the comfort and conveninece features included in that price.