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BYD Denza N8 EV: 1,193 HP and 1,003 KM of CLTC Range
The BYD Denza N8 EV pairs up to 1,193 hp with 1,003 km of CLTC range, three motors, rear steering, and five-seat luxury.
By MyFavi Team
· 9 min read
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Before You Buy the EV, Price the Plug: What Home Charging Actually Costs
The federal EV credits are gone. Work out what a Level 2 home charger install really costs before you sign, with a worksheet and checklist.
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Buying protection
Dealer group allegedly charged $3,350 above advertised prices
An FTC complaint says Greenway Auto Group charged more than $3,350 above the advertised price, on average, in over 92% of transactions; a proposed order would require prominent total prices.
By MyFavi Team · 4 min read
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Used-car market
Wholesale used-vehicle values fell 0.71% in late September
Black Book's wholesale index shows broad late-September declines, with newer full-size pickups and mid-aged minivans falling especially quickly.
By MyFavi Team · 4 min read
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Auto financing
Auto-loan settlement would erase $634 million in borrower debt
A proposed multistate settlement would erase an estimated $634 million in auto-loan debt, fund $60 million in restitution, and add protections for future Credit Acceptance borrowers.
By MyFavi Team · 4 min read
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Buying guidance
Dealer ads must show a price any buyer can pay, FTC staff says
FTC staff says a dealer's advertised price must be available to any buyer and include mandatory dealer fees, leaving out only government-required consumer charges.
By MyFavi Team · 4 min read
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Regulation
Fuel-economy rule sets a roughly 34.9-mpg 2031 fleet target
A final federal rule lowers projected 2031 fleetwide fuel-economy requirements and estimates lower compliance costs but higher fuel use than the standards it replaces.
By MyFavi Team · 4 min read
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Ownership costs
New-car ownership averages $12,863 a year in 2026 study
AAA estimates a new vehicle costs $12,863 a year to own and operate over five years and 75,000 miles, with depreciation remaining the largest expense.
By MyFavi Team · 4 min read
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Buying guidance
Arizona's used-car defect window lasts 15 days or 500 miles
Arizona guidance says dealer-sold used cars have a 15-day or 500-mile defect window, while vehicle purchases generally lack a three-day cancellation right.
By MyFavi Team · 4 min read
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2026 Tesla
#10 pick
Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive
2.49% APR for up to 72 months
For orders on or after Oct 22, 2026, with at least 5% down. Tesla can change rates without notice.
- Starting price
- $41,630
- Availability
- Ongoing; rates can change
2027 Lucid
#11 pick
Gravity Touring
0.99% APR for up to 60 months
Plus up to $5,000 in Lucid Credit on a separate financing example; stacking with 0.99% is not explicitly confirmed.
- Starting price
- $81,750
- Availability
- Take delivery by Nov 30
2026 Subaru
#15 pick
New Subaru models
$500 educator discount
An additional verified discount after you negotiate your best price.
- Starting price
- $26,595
- Availability
- Check local terms — expiry conflicted
2026 Ford
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Maverick
2.9% APR for 36–38 months
Or up to $2,500 cash back on select trims — not stacked. Rates vary by ZIP, trim, and dealer.
- Starting price
- $29,990
- Availability
- To Jan 4, 2027 — verify by ZIP
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