Jerry Edgerton
Jerry Edgerton, author of Car Shopping Made Easy, has been covering the car beat since Detroit companies dominated the U.S. market. The former car columnist for Money magazine and Washington correspondent for Business Week, Edgerton specializes in finding the best deals on wheels and offering advice on making your car last.
Most recent stories
- Honda introducing a new Civic at the L.A. Auto Show
After critics panned last year's redesign, the Civic gets a whole new look for 2013
Read More » - Toyota Prius: High gas mileage, low theft rate
A new study shows thieves don't go after Prius hybrids because the parts aren't as easy to sell in the underground market
Read More » - Gas prices lower for Thanksgiving travel
But the Mideast conflict could reverse the trend of falling prices
Read More » - Chevrolet Volt owners hear political barbs
Critics of the $7,500 federal tax credit voice their displeasure at people who bought the hybrid electric vehicles
Read More » - Storm victims band together for new-car discounts
Residents of Long Beach, N.Y., who lost cars to Superstorm Sandy, aim to get volume discounts by buying together
Read More » - Sandy aftermath to push up used car prices
Damage to dealers' inventory and rising demand from victims will boost prices
Read More » - Tough MPG standards likely to stay intact after Obama election
The president's reelection and Democrats' Senate control neutralizes chances that Republicans might try to ease federal standards
Read More » - New-car discounts for flooded car victims of Sandy
With many vehicles taking a beating during superstorm, car buyers should take care to check for water damage
Read More » - Will insurance pay for storm damage to your car?
Not all drivers whose vehicles are damaged by superstorm Sandy can expect insurance to cover the repair costs
Read More » - Hurricane Sandy disruption could boost gas prices temporarily
The storm is affecting East Coast refineries, but falling demand could offset price hikes
Read More » - What falling gas prices mean for you
Prices at the pump are down sharply, but don't depend on seeing cheap gas again
Read More » - Used cars: Look for good deals on midsize sedans
New designs for 2013 cars like the Ford Fusion and Honda Accord are pushing down prices on earlier models
Read More » - Avoid too-high rates for your auto loan
Dealer auto loans have boosted car sales, but make sure you are not paying too much
Read More » - The best deals on high-MPG cars
With gas prices stuck above $3.75 a gallon, shoppers can find good deals on high-MPG 2012 cars
Read More » - Will Toyota recall derail the company's rebound?
Analysts predict that the 7.4 million-car recall won't scare consumers as much as the unintended acceleration problem did
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