Did you grow up doing everything your mom told you NOT to do? Then the Ram Rebel is probably the right truck for you. And why should you choose Rebel? Here’s just a snapshot of what the Ram Rebel has to offer. EXTERIOR On the outside, the Rebel looks like a completely different truck coming at you with a whole new front end. From the … Read More
Car Shopping
At The Road Best Traveled, we navigate your way to the most interesting and relevant auto news and information.
Do you use the technology available in your vehicle?
Technology is a funny thing. We seem to want more of it. Most of us marvel over gadgets and gizmos and anxiously await announcements of “the next big thing.” We look for ways to make them work everywhere we go. But what about when it comes to our vehicles? Is technology really all it’s cracked up to be? J.D. Power recently released the results of … Read More
Millennials turn to leasing as they return to the market
Millennials, once known as the most hesitant shoppers in the auto industry, are increasingly turning to leasing versus buying according to Edmunds.com. The car-shopping site recently conducted a survey of Millennials and found that leasing accounted for 28.9 percent of all new-car volume for shoppers aged 18 to 34 so far this year. This reflects a 46 percent overall increase in leasing by Millennials in … Read More
How to lease a new car … from one first-time lessee to another
I did it. I leased my first new car. You know what? It was easy and completely painless. Making the decision to lease came easily. Here are two reasons why: My commute to work in my vehicle is a short drive to the train station. Thanks to the DART, I don’t put many miles on my vehicle. If you also have a short commute, leasing … Read More
Don’t miss the boat – auto leasing is HOT
Much like our summertime temperatures, leasing is HOT. The latest State of the Automotive Finance Market report shows leasing at an all-time high for the first quarter of 2015. It’s easy to see why. During the same period last year, the average monthly lease payment dropped $7 and credit requirements relaxed as the average score of lessees dropped by three points. Leasing continues to be … Read More
Auto leasing on the rise, reaches all-time high
The first quarter of 2015 saw leasing reach an all-time high. According to Experian Automotive, 31.46 percent of new vehicles financed during the first three months of the year were leased. Auto leasing has been on the rise for the last couple of years. While industry experts agreed the trend would continue, reaching percentages in the high 20s in the next two years, few guessed … Read More
Orange is not the new black in car colors
If you have been shackled to the Internet, waiting for the Netflix-sensation “Orange is the New Black” to return, your sentence is up. The breakout, largely inappropriate, award-winning show is launching into season three on June 12. Now that we know that orange is the hot color for correctional wear, what about cars? According to Forbes.com, white is the new black when it comes to … Read More
Which online options are worth your time?
With so many online options available to shoppers these days, how do you know which give you the most bang for your buck? According to the J.D. Power 2015 Third-Party Automotive Website Evaluation Study℠, if you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle, NADAguides is worth your time. Measuring 5,000 user’s experiences on a 1,000-point scale, the study targets four critical areas of … Read More
Shaking Things Up—A New Lease of Motoring Life
So, you’ve been a loyal used car buyer your whole life, and your vehicles have served you well. You’ve had the foresight to purchase extended warranties and GAP coverage when you deemed it necessary. Overall, you’ve been satisfied with your decisions thus far. Satisfied. But what if your next vehicle was brand new, had all the latest technology, and was covered by manufacturer’s warranty? And … Read More