These Cars Hold The Most Value

Hello! Take a guess! Which of these cars wins the “Residual Value” award? 

• Toyota Camry

• Subaru Crosstrek

• Cadillac Escalade

The answer is D) all of the above. 

We discuss this and much more in today’s issue.

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Key Takeaways

Don’t have much time? Here’s the summary of what we’re talking about:

• Top Residual Value Cars: Toyota Camry, Subaru Crosstrek, and Cadillac Escalade are JD Power's top picks.

• Made in the USA: Some "Japanese" cars are built in the US—are they still Japanese?

• Self-Driving Push: Trump plans to ease self-driving car regulations.

• Crosstrek Insights: Learn the best and worst years before buying.

• 4WD Usage: Can you switch to 4WD while driving? Find out.

NEWSBITES

Every week, we scour the web for the most essential news. Here’s what you need to know this week:

• Rod Stewart is selling his supercar collection, and the reason is quite strange. 

• This mechanic lists nine cars you should never buy

• Ford is under investigation (again), this time with two ongoing investigations

• Are cars cheaper to buy in October? KBB thinks so. 

RECALLS

The NHTSA recalled 856,000 vehicles from different brands, and these include:

• Jaguar

• Hyundai

• Ford

• Rivian

• GM

• Stellantis

Click this link to find out more about these. 

IN THE KNOW

These vehicles hold the highest residual value

The automotive market has changed so much in the past five years that every financial aspect of your car matters.

It also means buyers are more critical now, demanding more transparency on MSRP, dealership fees, and others. 

Car buyers are analyzing aspects that we might have overlooked in the past. 

One of these is residual value.

In short, it’s how valuable the vehicle is after three years of ownership compared to its original MSRP. 

JD Power has just released its annual Residual Value Awards, and here are the winners. Are there any surprises?

Let us know with a comment. 

Are these cars Japanese or American?

The Toyota Tundra, Honda Odyssey, Nissan Rogue, and the Mazda CX-50 all share two things in common.

First, they’re Japanese brands.

Second, they’re made in the US. 

It’s no secret that brands have manufacturing plants in countries other than home soil, but this raises an interesting question.

If these cars are made in America for an American audience, does it mean they’re still Japanese?

Read the article below to find out more. 

Trump aims to ease self-driving car rules in the US

Self-driving cars have been on the cusp of becoming mainstream for so long that many of us forget about them.

However, with the recent elections, the topic was bound to regain strength, as the automotive sector was bound to see significant change. 

As President-elect Trump’s agenda becomes clearer, self-driving cars could significantly leap forward.

Here are the changes that could happen. 

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OUR THOUGHTS

The Honda Passport is exciting?!

When you think of exciting, the Honda Passport isn’t the first name to come up. Other SUVs often take first place, and Honda wanted to change this. 

The Japanese automaker has just revealed the 2026 Passport, and it’s a shocker. 

Read more on our thoughts about the new Honda Passport and why it could change the SUV market.

BEST AND WORST

What are the best years for the Subaru Crosstrek?

I love the Subaru Crosstrek. I’ve owned two and have zero complaints. Among the strongpoints, there’s the handling, grip and versatility.

The driving position could use some improvement, and rear passenger comfort isn’t the best.

While I am a fan of the brand, I also know that not all Crosstreks are created equal. 

So, let’s dive into the best (and worst) years for the Subaru Crosstrek. Click the link to find out more.

TIPS AND KNOW-HOW

Can you switch to 4WD while driving?

There are some people who will never use their 4WD system.

That can sound mindboggling, but it doesn’t take away from the fact that these are complex systems and damaging them could be expensive. 

So, learning about how your vehicle’s 4WD works could save you a lot of headaches (and money).

You can start with one of the most common questions out there: can you switch to 4WD while driving?

Read more to find out.