Vehicle Research

Edmunds.com reviews the top trends, including the increase in used-car prices and vehicle recalls.

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Edmunds.com analysts say this year the old model year inventory is sparser than usual, resulting in less dramatic vehicle discounts, while diminishing supply will actually raise the prices for some vehicles.

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Honda and Toyota nameplates have the most vehicles on Edmunds.com’s annual list with five and four selections, respectively. The automotive data firm’s True Cost to Own pricing system estimates total vehicle ownership costs over a five-year period.

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The awards are based on Edmunds.com’s Consumer Ratings and Reviews tool, which allows car owners to rate their vehicles in eight different categories: performance, comfort, fuel economy, driving impressions, interior design, exterior design, build quality and reliability.

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An Edmunds.com study reveals which states have the lowest and highest average five-year vehicle ownership costs in the country.

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In its 2010 New Car Buying Guides, Edmunds.com recommended the Honda Fit, Nissan Frontier, Dodge Ram 1500, and the Chevrolet Equinox, among many others, to car shoppers.

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Edmunds’ True Cost to Own data reveals best values in SUV segment.

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The Ford Focus averaged 37.5 mpg in highway driving, beating the EPA figures of 35 mpg.

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