Brands & Models

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Car Model Years Explained: What Changes Between Annual Releases

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Car Platform Sharing: Why Different Models Are Often Built on the Same Foundation

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 8 min · Mar 20, 2024
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Coupe vs. Saloon: More Than Just a Roofline

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 5 min · Sep 17, 2023
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Domestic vs. Import Car Brands: A Historical and Practical Overview

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 6 min · Mar 13, 2023
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Electric Vehicle Lineups: How Traditional Brands Are Restructuring Their Models

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 7 min · Aug 28, 2025
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Entry-Level vs. Mid-Range Car Models: Understanding Where Each Tier Sits

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 6 min · Aug 16, 2023
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How Automakers Name Their Models — and the Logic Behind It

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 8 min · Apr 2, 2023
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Luxury Car Brands vs. Mainstream Brands: What the Differences Really Are

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 5 min · Apr 13, 2025
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Myths About Car Brand Reliability That Consumers Still Believe

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 6 min · Sep 14, 2023
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Origins of the World's Major Automaking Regions and Their Design Philosophies

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 5 min · Jun 15, 2025
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Questions Worth Asking When Researching a Car Model for the First Time

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 5 min · Mar 17, 2026
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Reading a Vehicle Identification Number: What Each Section Tells You

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 5 min · May 6, 2026
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Sedan, SUV, Hatchback, or Crossover: Understanding Car Body Styles

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 6 min · Mar 17, 2026
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The Relationship Between a Parent Automaker and Its Sub-Brands

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 7 min · Aug 25, 2025
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What Vehicle Trim Levels Actually Mean — and Why They Matter

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 8 min · Jul 4, 2025
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Why the Same Model Can Feel Like a Different Car Across Generations

By Cars & Driving Editorial Team · 7 min · Apr 23, 2025

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