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Subaru Crosstrek 2024 long-term test

Autocar

Key among those will be 4WD. All Subarus now have it, as will those in the future, and the traces of the old Impreza you can see in the Crosstrek's shape are no accident, because the two share much under the skin (a sixth generation of the family hatchback has been on sale abroad since early 2023).

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Used Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 2024 long-term test

Autocar

But for savvy used buyers it represents a comparative bargain route into ownership of not only a Porsche but also one of our favourite electric cars. We'll judge that more over time, of course, but just as important here will be to gauge the ownership experience for used buyers drawn in by those headline discounted prices.

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Jaguar F-Type 2024 long-term test

Autocar

7 February This feels like much more than the usual kind of goodbye, when a long-term test car simply goes off to its next owner, to be replaced by something else relevant, and all's right with the world. Buyer beware! Are we sorry to see it go? -

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Media post: How to Qualify for Vehicle Finance as a First-Time Buyer

Best Selling Cars Blog

Dreaming of that new car smell but worried about financing as a first-time buyer? Now, as a first-time buyer, you might face some hurdles. As a first-time buyer, you’ll want to be realistic. Understanding the Terms When you get a loan offer, take time to understand the terms. Don’t sweat it! But hold up.

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Peugeot e-208 2024 long-term test

Autocar

A rather tempting £251-per-month offer - in our car's spec - adds another pull to buyers. In April (the most up-to-date figures at the time of writing), it was demand for superminis - including the 208, Renault Clio and Volkswagen Golf- rather than SUVs that increased the total of new car sales across Europe by 12%.

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New Car Buyers Taking On $1,000+ Monthly Payments At Alarming Rates

Carscoops

One in six car buyers are taking on car loans with monthly payments in excess of $1,000. Edmunds says 84-month terms are becoming more popular, accounting for 18 percent of loans in Q3, up from 16 percent in Q1. To make new cars even vaguely affordable, dealers and buyers are increasingly turning to long, 84-month payment plans.

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Younger, female buyers drawn to more ‘approachable’ hybrid supercar

CarExpert

The plug-in hybrid Artura supercar is bringing a new type of buyer into McLaren showrooms. According to Charlotte Dickson, regional director for McLaren Asia Pacific, there’s a growing crowd of female buyers being drawn to the Artura. It’s been great for us in terms of opening that door.”

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