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Is this the automotive crossover event of the century? It’s certainly one of the strangest. And this rare piece of history could be …

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With U.S. fertility at a record low and Gen Z approaching peak family-formation age, Bumper.com's new data study examines what the next generation wants in a family vehicle and whether the minivan has a future.

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Buying Blind: How Information Gaps Cost Used Car Buyers Thousands

New survey data shows 58% of used car buyers discovered major issues within a month of purchase. Learn what informed buyers do differently — and why a $28 VIN check could save you thousands.

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Car AC Recharge: When to DIY, When to Go to a Shop, and How to Do It Right

A refrigerant recharge fixes low refrigerant. It does nothing for a failed compressor or a blower problem. Here is how to confirm a recharge is actually the right fix, how to do it correctly, and the symptoms that mean you need a shop.

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