Our 11th annual Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards highlight the standout cars, trucks, and SUVs we recommend for the most shoppers across a variety of segments.

Allyson Harwood February 02, 2025

General

Toyota Camry Is Our Best New Model of 2025

See Kelley Blue Book’s Best New Model for 2025, the Toyota Camry.

Matt Degen February 02, 2025

General

Toyota Sienna Is Our Minivan Best Buy of 2025

See Kelley Blue Book’s Minivan Best Buy for 2025, the Toyota Sienna.

Eric Brandt February 02, 2025

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Tips and Advice

Advice

How Much Does It Cost to Charge an Electric Car?

Learn how to calculate the cost of charging EVs at home and at charging stations, the charge levels to choose from and how to find the right plug for your EV.

Nick Kurczewski July 25, 2025

Advice

Cars Over 6,000 Pounds: How to Get a Section 179 Business Tax Break

Maximize 2024 business tax savings with Section 179 vehicle deductions. Learn how to claim write-offs and bonus depreciation for qualifying vehicles weighing over 6,000 pounds. Discover eligibility rules and strategies to avoid IRS recapture risks.

Chris Hardesty February 12, 2025

Advice

How to Buy a New Car in 10 Steps

For most people, buying a new car is a significant event. It’s stressful because it involves a substantial amount of…

KBB Editors September 26, 2024

Advice

Returning a Lease Car: What to Expect

Car lease ending? Learn your options like returning, buying, or re-leasing. Get essential tips to understand and minimize end-of-lease charges for mileage, wear and tear, and more.

Chris Hardesty June 11, 2025

Advice

How Much Is the Typical Car Down Payment?

Learn the ins and outs of car down payments: what’s average (20%), why it matters, and how it affects loan terms and monthly payments. Discover tips to balance your down payment with overall financial health.

Chris Hardesty March 21, 2025

Advice

Why a Plug-in Hybrid Might Be the Right Electric Car for You

Learn about plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), their benefits, drawbacks, and how they compare to EVs. Explore brands with PHEV models to see if the option is right for you.

Chris Hardesty March 27, 2025

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About New and Used Car Research

According to internal Kelley Blue Book data, over 80% of car shoppers don’t know exactly which new or used car they want for their next car. But with hundreds of new car makes and models out there and several thousand more choices for used cars, where do you start when doing your new car research or used car research?

Not to worry. We’ve got the research tools to help explore and compare new car and used car information. Choose a make and model and see reviews, dive into pricing and specs and see how that car compares against similar vehicles.

If you need a little more guidance, our experts have done a lot of the work for you with car shopping guides for every car category from sedans to trucks to electric cars. You’ll also find Top 10 Lists, Kelley Blue Book award winners, first looks at new models from auto shows and more.

Then once you’ve gotten a sense of which cars might fit your needs, check out tips and advice about car buying, like financing vs leasing, the best car color to buy, and how to use Kelley Blue Book pricing and information to get a great deal at the dealership.