Kelley Blue Book gives the Toyota 2010 model vehicles the highest resale value in five years, Lexus also taking top honors. Figures are critical to consumers buying new vehicles and to the automakers and their dealers hoping to boost sales.
Using cell phones while driving is an unsafe distraction, even when done hands-free. New devices and services eliminate the temptation by using phone GPS receivers to disable phones at driving speeds.
Experts say it's a buyer's market for used cars. Even exotics are reasonably priced. Best buys, according to Forbes, include Honda CR-V and Lexus ES. Bad picks are Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Sebring convertible.