Top 10 Top 10 Lists of 2017
Everyone on the internet loves top 10 lists and AutoGuide.com readers are no different.
Whether you’re doing research for buying a new car or simply looking for some entertainment, top 10 lists are a concise way of presenting detailed information. Here are our most popular top 10 lists from the year.
Crossovers and SUVs have taken over the automotive industry, at least in North America. The segment is growing at an extremely rapid pace as consumers look towards crossovers and SUVs to replace their traditional sedans and even sports cars. Here are our picks of the top 10 ugliest crossovers and SUVs available in 2017.
Each year, our friends at Consumer Reports choose the worst cars in each segment. While there are some automakers that have a reputation for making the list year after year, some of this year’s picks may surprise you, especially in the luxury segment.
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Everyone loves horsepower, despite many consumers flocking to crossovers and SUVs. Our list of the top 10 cheapest cars with 500 horsepower prove just how hungry North American enthusiasts still are for performance, and it may surprise you just how cheap getting into a 500-hp car can be.
For the most part, cars aren’t really considered investments unless you’re looking at preserving a collectible or exotic. When it comes to buying a car, many want it to last as long as possible, considering how much they cost. Which is where our top 10 longest-lasting vehicles in America list comes in to help.
One of the most exciting arrivals this year was the Honda Civic Type R, a front-wheel-drive hot hatch that impresses both on and off the track. The Japanese automaker reclaimed the title for the fastest front-wheel-drive car around the Nurburgring just in time for the Type R’s official debut and you may be shocked to see which cars it beats around the world famous track.
The annual J.D. Power U.S. Dependability Study takes a look at how reliable and dependable vehicles are, after surveying owners and seeing how many problems they experienced during the past 12 months of ownership. Here are the top 10 least dependable automakers based on this year’s J.D. Power study.
Vehicles we’ve enjoyed in the past couple decades will eventually become classic cars but sometimes it’s hard to gauge whether something will become a collectible or not. That’s where the experts at Hagerty come in, selecting what it believes will be the best classic cars to buy for 2017.
Owning a vehicle is more than just paying your monthly payment and maintaining it. Every car requires insurance and some cars are much more expensive to insure than others. This list comes from Insure.com, which compared car insurance rates in every single state for over 2,800 different vehicle models to find the most expensive cars to insure for 2017.
For the average person, the idea of owning a car that costs over $1-million is absurd. But that doesn’t mean we all can’t dream a little bit. We decided to compile a list of the most expensive cars in the world that were available this past year and we’re sure you’ll see some familiar faces on the list.
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Just to prove a point that the sports car segment isn’t dying the death everyone claims, our most popular list of 2017 features the top 10 best sports cars for under $30,000. Fun can still be affordable, and some of our picks are even practical with cargo space and seating for four. Don’t let the dream of owning a sports car die just because everyone else is buying crossovers and SUVs.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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