Source: Pixabay Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular. According to Car and Driver and industry reports, almost 5% of new car sales in the U.S. are now gasless vehicles. While that might not appear significant, the first three months of 2022 saw a 60% increase in the registration of new EVs. These latest forms of transportation are literally on a roll. It all adds to a conversation about electric cars with the highest trade-in values.

Everyone wants a luxury car. Unfortunately, they are expensive and impractical for most people. The answer to this demand is affordable luxury cars. You might wonder - do those exist? Are there quality affordable luxury cars on the market? If you’re interested in affordable luxury cars, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to learn more about our top eight picks for affordable high-class vehicles, no matter your budget or need.

Photo by James Penner on Unsplash On paper, the 2021 Ford Explorer looks very promising. Thankfully, once you drive one, you’ll find that the Explorer primarily lives up to expectations. The Explorer ST model delivers an SUV with seven seats, modern technology, a modern look, and an astonishing 400 horsepower: What’s not to like? However, most people aren’t purchasing the Explorer, a seven-seater, for horsepower. An SUV in itself promises comfort, cargo space, and modern features.

Source: Pixabay The biggest dividing factor between vehicles in the SUV market is the overall size and interior space. The hottest automakers are making midsize SUVs that can fit up to 7 people, but the 2021 Ford Edge doesn’t fall into that category. Instead, it aims to offer more comfort with two rows instead of cramming three into the vehicle. The Ford Edge’s price tag is very similar to three-row midsize SUVs, so most families have to wonder whether it’s the right choice for what they need to get out of their SUVs.

Ford Equator by JustAnotherCarDesigner — CC BY-SA 4.0 If you’ve ever met anyone with a remote start on their vehicle, you probably remember them raving about it. It’s one of those things that, once you have it, you don’t quite remember how you ever got along without it. If you are or are in the process of becoming a Ford owner, you have options for Ford remote start. Below, we’ll dive into the remote start from Ford, discussing which models come with it and which have options to add it.

Ford is one of the oldest names in automotive. Some of the original consumer vehicles were produced by this pedigree company. From the Model A, a water-cooled beast spitting steam as it chugs down cobblestone streets, to the GT MK II, a low-bellied racetrack beast, Ford has done it all and shows no signs of slowing down. So it is no surprise that the iconic car manufacturer has also succeeded in creating one of the most popular hybrid vehicles today.

The trusty Ford Fusion has served sedan shoppers for more than a decade. In fact, according to carsalesbase.com, the automaker built more than 3.1 million examples between the 2006 and 2020 model years. But, Ford no longer makes passenger cars (except the Mustang) due to a decision to focus on SUVs and trucks. As a result, buyers seeking this four-door will have to rely on the used car market for a selection.

2020 Ford Escape by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 A few years after discontinuing their iconic Bronco, Ford introduced the Ford Escape as their new small SUV offering. It has stuck around (albeit in pretty different forms) for over twenty years. And this year, the Bronco has returned, but since the Escape has changed so much over the years, they serve two very different purposes in Ford’s lineup now.

Source: Pixabay Ford has been making Expeditions since 1997, and there’s a good reason why these full-size three-row SUVs have lasted so long in the car market. They’re reliable, technologically advanced vehicles with plenty of room to transport you and whoever you want. Some years have been kinder than others to the Expeditions, though, and you don’t want to go out and buy any old Expedition without knowing much about the differences between year models first.

Since its introduction in 2006, the Ford Fusion has been a popular midsize, five-passenger sedan that has been a top contender in the highly competitive economy sedan niche. However, even the most popular vehicles aren’t immune to occasional mechanical problems. Among the most common (and costly) issues with used Ford Fusions are automatic transmission problems such as transmission failure, transmission slips, and jerks, burning smells coming from the transmission, and difficulty shifting.