Purchasing your first car is a major rite of passage. There’s the obvious thrill of hitting the open road — or the cul-de-sac — in your own set of wheels. But it’s also one of the first major ...

New cars can lose over 20% of their original value in just a year due to depreciation. Five years into ownership, a new car can lose 60% of its original value. Well-maintained vehicles have the best ...

I could make the argument that the most important car in your life is actually your first car. Sure, you'll probably go on to own faster, more expensive and nicer cars, but your first car is what ...