As of this writing, the average price for a new car is $46,633. Sometimes, the more affordable option is to shop on the used car market. Kelley Blue Book (KBB), which has been the standard guide in automotive value for almost 100 years, has compiled what they believe to be the best used compact SUVs…
Audi first arrived in the U.S. in 1969 with a model known as the Audi 100. Things started slowly, as the sedan’s front-wheel drive was still relatively rare in this country. Two models that put Audi on the automotive map in the U.S. were the 1983 Audi 5000, a descendant of the 100 mid-size sedan…
Crossover SUVs have replaced sedans as the default household vehicles, and for good reasons. They drive as comfortably as sedans but with wagon-like cargo-carrying ability. When the snow falls in Indiana, their available all-wheel-drive systems provide confidence. Luxury crossovers offer the same enhancements as sedans: more technology, nicer sound systems, and more attractive interiors with…
Alderman Automotive stocks and sells plenty of SUVs and crossovers, which have unsurprisingly become the default vehicles in the U.S. These vehicles, particularly crossovers (car-based platforms), are good at transporting people and cargo. They are as comfortable and easy to maneuver as sedans, and the most popular among them are also efficient, powered by non-aspirated…
In contrast to buying new, there are several channels for purchasing a used vehicle. Of course, there are dedicated used car locations like Alderman Automotive. There are also the used car sections of new vehicle dealerships, and most uniquely, used cars can be purchased directly from the current owner. For those who like to “skip…
Gas is expensive, and while it’s nice to have a big truck or SUV, it can often be a better financial decision if you can buy a good car that saves you money at the pump. There are lots of options for used cars that offer good to great fuel economy while also giving you…
How does one measure luxury these days? On one hand, the prestige factor always comes into play. You are moving up in the world, and it shows in the vehicle that you drive. On the other hand, plenty of customers have bought their vehicles at a higher price only to find that their resale value…
SUVs are the most popular vehicle type in the US. For most households, the first vehicle is an SUV, and sometimes the second one. With the average price for a new car currently over $48K, many of us on a budget find new SUVs out of range. That, of course, is why a used car…
In the mid-80s, SUVs started becoming a force in the automotive industry. Led by models such as the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer and the 4-door Jeep Cherokee, people quickly saw the truck-like vehicles as a stylish yet useful alternative to sedans, wagons, and even coupes. The segment grew quickly with the Ford Explorer, Grand Cherokee, and…
What was once mainly limited to hunters, fishermen, and other outdoorsy types in the 60s and 70s and became an alternative choice in the 80s has long since become the default vehicle for American households. SUVs fill the role once reserved for station wagons and minivans. Along the way, they bring all-wheel drive, at least…
