- Dodge Dart, Best Small Car
- Ford Fusion / Chevrolet Volt, Best Midsize Car
- Volkswagen CC, Best Large Car
- Hyundai Genesis / Audi A4, Best Near-Luxury Car
- Lexus LS, Best Luxury Car
- Chevrolet Corvette, Best Premium Coupe
- Chrysler Town & Country, Best Minivan
- Volkswagen Tiguan / Toyota FJ Cruiser, Best Entry Utility
- Chevrolet Traverse, Best Midsize Crossover Utility
- Dodge Durango, Best Midsize Traditional Utility
- Chevrolet Avalanche, Best Full-size Pickup
- Ford F-250 / F-350, Best Heavy Duty Pickup

New Car Prices Just Hit a 2026 High. Nobody Is Writing About What That Does to Your Diminished Value Claim.
The average new car sold for $49,855 in July, the highest of 2026, while incentives fell for a second straight month. The coverage focused on shoppers. It ignored the Georgia driver whose repaired car just lost value in the same market where replacing it costs more than ever.


