Category: Vehicle Research

The best years for the sixth-generation Ford Mustang (S550) are generally 2019 through 2021, particularly for buyers interested in the Mustang GT with its 5.0-liter Coyote V8. These model years combine the major mechanical improvements introduced in 2018 with a wide selection of performance and technology options. For buyers on a tighter budget, the 2016… read more

The Lexus IS occupies an interesting middle ground between a traditional luxury sedan and a performance car. It is rear-wheel-drive-based, available with genuinely strong engines, and considerably more refined than most mainstream sedans, but it is not intended to deliver the same kind of raw performance as a Ford Mustang. For shoppers looking at used… read more

Ford does not publish profit margins for individual models such as the F-150, Bronco, Mustang, or Explorer. Instead, Ford reports profitability through three major automotive businesses: Ford Blue for most gasoline and hybrid retail vehicles, Ford Pro for commercial vehicles and services, and Ford Model e for electric vehicles. That means claims that an F-150… read more

If you are choosing between a used Lexus IS and Lexus GS, the basic difference is simple: the IS is the smaller, more agile sports sedan, while the GS combines strong handling with more space, comfort, and long-distance refinement. That does not mean the GS is simply the less-sporty choice. The fourth-generation GS was engineered… read more

If you like the Lexus IS but would rather pay Toyota prices, it is natural to wonder whether there is essentially a “sporty Camry” hiding somewhere in Toyota’s lineup. The closest answer is the Camry XSE V6, particularly the 2018-and-newer version. For buyers willing to go newer, the 2020-and-newer Camry TRD takes the performance treatment… read more