Photo by Komarov Egor on Unsplash Ask an average person to mention some mainstream car brands, and familiar names will come up, like Ford, Toyota, Chevy, Honda, and Nissan. And less popular automakers may be noted, such as Mazda, Volkswagen, and Subaru. But, chances are Mitsubishi won’t be part of the conversation. It’s a vehicle brand that’s a shadow of its once-thriving U.S. operations. But, this underdog status can make a Mitsubishi vehicle a great value, particularly in the pre-owned market.

Source: Pixabay They’re iconic sports cars for a reason. In its long history, the Chevrolet Corvette is an anomaly among supercars. It offers blazing performance practicality, is less expensive to maintain, and is affordable. However, despite being budget-friendly, a Corvette still costs more than your average car. Thus, you probably want to know the answer to the question: are Corvettes reliable? A performance-focused car like the Corvette will fare worse than the average car in reliability right out the gate.

Saturn Sky Redline by Reedred — CC-BY-SA-4.0 Despite being out of production these days, the demand for Saturns is still surprisingly high. A brand name under General Motors, Saturns were relatively well known and relatively popular while they were in production, and a lot of Saturn owners are still driving their vehicles today – years after the brand ceased to exist. That says a lot about the reliability of a Saturn but may not be enough if you’re thinking about buying one used.

Mercedes-Benz and Land Rover make some of the most expensive luxury cars on the market right now. A great top-of-the-line Mercedes or Land Rover costs north of $100,000—a price a lot of brand loyalists will readily pay for—but what kind of value does that price net you? That’s exactly what we’re about to find out in this post. We’ll be comparing Range Rover and Mercedes cars and helping you decide which luxury brand offers you the better deal for your money.

Source: Pixabay Modern Jaguars are some of the sleekest, most attractive, and most reliable luxury vehicles on the market. That’s impressive considering the brand has had its fair share of trouble in the past, even suffering from a bad reputation in the luxury vehicles market for a while, thanks to cars that didn’t have good durability. The story of Jaguar is as interesting as it is long, especially given the incredible comeback the modern brand has made.

Photo by Kirk Thornton on Unsplash There’s no doubt that midsize crossover SUVs are dominating the roads. They’re the Swiss Army Knives of the automotive world – they seat up to eight passengers, have robust engines, impressive off-road performance, good fuel economy, and ride quality that’s better than traditional unibody SUVs. Midsize SUVs offer a ton of utility, and it’s not surprising that people use them for hauling their camping or travel trailer.

Source: Pixabay One of the most fun aspects of car shopping is figuring out which model and make of vehicles you want, along with their specific styles and features. Although you may have decided on the make and model of your next car, one more decision you’ll have to ponder on is the trim level of your car. Automakers love their combination of letters after the make and model of their vehicles – and if you’re most typical customers, you’re probably wondering what they meant.

Source: Pixabay Audi is one of those brands that everyone knows, but it’s usually only car lovers who know much about them. A German luxury brand, Audi cars are known for their powerful performance, at least as much as their luxury interiors and comfort. But who makes Audi? These iconic cars have some similarities with other luxury brands, even as they stand out on their own. Does that mean that they share a manufacturer with other luxury vehicles?

Source: Pixabay Acura is one of the most well-known upmarket luxury brands that gave us the street-legal supercar Acura NSX and other high-performance vehicles. However, you’ll be surprised at how many people are unaware of the manufacturer’s origins or who makes Acura cars. If you’re looking for a quick answer, Acura is the luxury segment of the top Japanese car maker, Honda Motor Company. Having a separate luxury segment was a successful tactic that other Japanese car manufacturers followed suit, like Nissan with Infiniti and Toyota with Lexus.

Hyundai Palisade by Kevauto — CC-BY-SA-4.0 The three-row SUV segment remains one of the most competitive automotive markets. When you have a growing family, you’ll want to seat everyone in comfort and still have enough room for their stuff. Plus, family SUVs are known for offering a commanding view of the road, a comfortable ride, and advanced tech and safety features. Hyundai Palisade vs. Subaru Ascent, which large SUV suits your family?