Our favorite car trends
Learn about the most interesting car trends we’ve seen.
The Stick Shift Index: Do People Still Drive Stick Shift Cars in America?
Curious about who still drives stick shift cars? We looked at our data to see how sales compare over time, from state to state, and from city to city.
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Wed, Oct 7, 2020
Hit the Trails with These 7 Used Truck and SUV Off-roaders
These adventurous vehicles are ready to roll from your driveway to the great outdoors. Which size and style are the right fit for your needs? Edmunds shares seven used trucks and SUVs that were built to explore nature however you see fit.
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Thu, Aug 6, 2020
The Best All-in-One Vehicles for Summer Camping
RVs and camper trailers are great for summer camping transportation needs, but there are less expensive ways to get out into nature. Edmunds recommends five vehicles across five categories that can serve as both your daily driver and campsite transport.
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Thu, Jul 16, 2020
The 4WD/AWD Index
Thinking about buying a truck or car with four-wheel drive (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD)? CarMax data shows an increase in sales of these vehicles over the last 15 years. Here you can find our top sellers plus states and cities where 4WD and AWD vehicles sell the best.
Trends
Tue, Mar 26, 2019
What Are the Most Popular Car Colors?
This article reveals the most and least popular car colors nationwide, based on CarMax sales data. Explore the best-selling cars by color, best-selling colors by body type, and the state where each color is most popular.
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Wed, Feb 20, 2019
The Most (and Least) Popular Places for Driving Hybrids/EVs in America
Whether you drive a hybrid or an electric vehicle, CarMax sales data reveals growing trends toward green-conscious car buying. Hybrid/EV customers are looking for more practicality by burning less fuel on their daily commutes. Popular cars include Toyota hybrid cars, Honda hybrid cars, and plug-in hybrid cars.
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Tue, Jan 29, 2019
Which Car Brands Have the Oldest (and Youngest) Buyers?
At CarMax, we’ve helped millions of customers sell and purchase their cars over the years. In this article, we share which car brands and vehicle types have the oldest and youngest buyers, using our sales data from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.
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Fri, Aug 17, 2018
Which Car Brands Have the Most (and Least) Loyal Owners?
At CarMax, we’ve helped millions of customers sell and purchase their cars over the years. In this article, we share which brands have the most loyal followings, based on comparing customers’ purchases with customers’ trade-ins, from January 1 through December 31.
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Thu, Jul 12, 2018
40 Refreshed or Updated Cars for 2017
Henry Ford once famously told customers that his Model T came in any color they wanted, so long as that color was black. That was over 100 years ago. Today, the vehicles available to us come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, with a profusion of available options and features. Whether you're shopping for a quality used vehicle, or you want to take the plunge with a new car, 2017 is a great time to see what's available.
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Fri, Jan 20, 2017