After years of production abroad, Ford finally brought the EcoSport stateside in 2018. Ford’s initial foray into the subcompact SUV has been fairly well received for its good fuel efficiency, effective use of small space, and quality technology options. It’s an ideal car for the city where you have to deal with narrow roads, limited parking space, and high gas prices. The EcoSport’s base model comes with pretty good standard features, and even the premium trims come at an affordable price.

You can call it a hatchback, you can call it a crossover, or you can call it a subcompact SUV. But one thing you can’t call the 2020 Toyota C-HR is boring. The bold, futuristic styling is paired with a full slate of standard safety and technology features plus a fuel efficient 4-cylinder 2L engine to make an affordable car with a lot of personality. If you want to fit into parking spaces and tight city streets but stand out from the rest of the crowd, then the Toyota C-HR is just what you’re looking for.

With the 2020 7 Series, BMW strives to live up to the title of “The Ultimate Driving Machine” – and we dare say they achieve it. From the 740i with its V6, to the M760i with its V12, the 7 Series range epitomizes elite performance without sacrificing luxury. With how much time we all spend in our cars, why not invest in the best? The 2020 BMW 7 Series offers a nearly identical product to the 2021 models, still have low mileage for the most part, are still well within their original manufacturer’s warranties, and come at a fraction of the cost of a brand new car.

The Chevy Colorado received a much-needed facelift for the 2015 model year, making it one of the more capable and stylish compact pickup trucks. Not everyone needs a full-sized pickup truck, or the gas bills that come with one, but that doesn’t mean you’ll never need a flatbed, towing, or off-roading capabilities. The Chevy Colorado packs a lot of the utility of a full-sized pickup into a smaller body, resulting in better gas mileage and a lower price.

The 2016 Volvo XC60 certainly lives up to the title of a luxury SUV, with premium styling and features, along with all of the space and power you need. In the city, the XC60 proves to be a sophisticated ride that will impress your friends and coworkers with its technology and premium finishes. In the suburbs, it has plenty of room for a family, sports equipment, groceries, and more. And out in the countryside, it has the power to haul some of your favorite toys around.

Photo Credit: Alamy Stock Photo 2020 has been a volatile year in many sectors of the economy, and the market for used cars has been no different. Used car sales tend to follow consistent seasonal patterns, peaking early in each year and trending downward as the year goes on. But like the rest of the economy, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic early in the spring brought the used car market to a halt, with total sales falling to their lowest levels since 2014.

If you’re like millions of college students, you’re no doubt feeling the financial pinch of having to balance a full set of classes - and potentially work a job as well. If you don’t have a vehicle in college, it can make your life quite a bit more difficult, especially if you’re attending a commuter school. Beyond campus life, you may also need to do things like shop, run errands, or go to a job that’s off campus.

For the modern college student, leasing a car may make perfect sense. When you lease a car, monthly payments are often very inexpensive, and the upfront cost of a lease can often be nothing. Additionally, since college students are under constant pressure, the last thing they want to worry about is a vehicle that is unreliable or will cost them money to repair. The other reality of being a college student is that you don’t typically have a lot of income, since most college students work a second job or a part-time job - which doesn’t leave very much room to pay for a car loan!

If you’re looking for a practical car, 2021 just might be the year to find your perfect ride. Whether you’re looking for a small vehicle to commute back and forth to work, or something large enough to carry your children, your dogs, and all of your camping gear, there are several options to choose from. How you define practicality and how other people define practicality may be a little bit different, but in general, we like to think that a “practical” car is roomy, fuel-efficient, and reliable.