(October 26, 2010) A majority of people think of themselves as smart car-shoppers but not good negotiators, according to a survey by CarMax, the used car superstore. The poll of 1,000 people found that while 59 percent of respondents thought they were smart shoppers, only 13 percent thought of themselves as good "hagglers."

(October 23, 2010) Demand for compact crossovers (CUVs) outpaced the industry in September 2010 and through the first nine months of the year, according to Power Information Network (PIN) retail transaction data and analysis by the Automotive Forecasting Division at J.D. Power and Associates.

In fact, during the first nine months of 2010, more than one of every 10 new vehicles purchased or leased was a small crossover (10.06% share of industry sales vs. 9.64% in 2009).

(October 21, 2010) In addition to choosing a car based on price, features and the ineffable cool factor, there's another set of data you might want to factor into your calculations: Insurance loss history.

(October 19, 2010) In recent media reports, there has been ongoing debate over whether the Chevrolet Volt is an electric vehicle (EV) or a hybrid. Discussion focuses on the fact that at high speeds, or when the battery runs low, the Volt relies on the gasoline engine for power.

Mike Omotoso, senior manager of global powertrain, Automotive Forecasting Division at J.D. Power and Associates, provides insight about the Volt’s powertrain: