Photo Credit: Alamy Stock Photo Learning to drive is a major rite of passage for most teenagers, but doing so also comes with a fair amount of risk. In addition to simply being inexperienced on the road, teen drivers are more irresponsible in their decisions, more prone to distraction, and more likely to make errors behind the wheel. In practice, all of these factors raise the likelihood that teenagers will speed, drive recklessly, and end up in accidents.

Porsche 992 Carrera by Alexander Migl — CC BY-SA 4.0 Although the 2017 models brought the update for the twin-turbocharged engine, it took til 2018 to come up with the best year for the Porsche 911. As with a lot of new designs and setups, it takes a while to get all the bugs worked out. For the 2018 year, you get a lot of choices including 14 different trim models, 22 different configurations, and 6 different engine choices, all of which will come mated up to a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.

2020 Nissan Maxima by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 There are not a lot of four-door sedans out there that we think look more edgy and smooth at the same time. The best year for the Nissan Maxima is the 2018 year because you can start saving some coin on the technology-driven sports-sedan. The Maxima is the older and bigger sibling to the Altama, Sentra, and Versa. Its big body design seats five and hosts a V6 engine powerful enough to haul it around town and kick it with ease on the expressway.

Source: Pixabay Car buying can be a difficult task no matter your level of experience, and trying to find the best deal can be an additionally daunting and frustrating process. New and used car buyers alike have to balance researching dealerships and private sellers, values and promos, and getting financial information prepared. Luckily there are plenty of things you can do that can help you be more efficient and save some money in the process if you know where to look.

Photo by Rachel Nickerson on Unsplash For most people, buying a used car is almost certainly a smart choice, because used cars are usually thousands of dollars less expensive than new ones. Buying a new car is always a big investment, and you want to make sure you get exactly what you want for the price you pay. What’s most important to you, are you looking for a cheap new car?

Source: Pixabay For most people, car shopping involves also looking for a loan. In this article, we provide answers to essential questions to ask when financing a car. Does My Credit Affect The Loan Rate? Your credit rating absolutely affects a loan’s interest rate or even your ability to get a loan at all. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission estimates that up to 25% of credit reports contain an error.

Photo by Perry Fel on Unsplash A lot of the cars we talk about are built for the digital age. Even basic trims on today’s vehicles come equipped with the latest infotainment systems, designed for wireless connectivity and functionality. And that’s great, if you’re in the market for a new vehicle that doubles as a smartphone. But what if you just want to be able to listen to your favorite playlists without investing in a new vehicle, or going through the trouble of making a mixtape?

2018 Honda Odyssey Touring by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 Five generations in, the Honda Odyssey has proven itself time and again as one of the most reliable minivans on the market. Honda began manufacturing the Odyssey in 1994, garnering numerous awards for its status as a top-tier minivan. With such an excellent vehicle on your hands, you want to make sure you get one that’s operating at optimal performance as well.

Photo by Karla Alexander on Unsplash Do you have a beautiful old vehicle in your life that needs a little extra love? Classic cars (for our purposes, anything built before 1990) can become difficult to maintain with a regular mechanic as parts go out of production, engine systems become outdated, and the vehicles themselves become more and more difficult to find. So if you’re trying to fix up an oldie, chances are you’ve been asking questions about restoration and specialty maintenance.

2016 BMW X5 by Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0 You may have heard of crossover utility vehicles or compact utility vehicles, but the BMW X5 is unequivocally a sport utility vehicle. With options from 300 to 445 horsepower, BMW has managed to make a 3-row SUV that’s fun to drive with a 6 second 0-60 time on the base model, and under 5 seconds for the top of the line xDrive50i trim.