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Car shopping Car ownership Risky drivers Latest News As summer fades into fall, we shift our attention this month to the upcoming new car models, getting the most from your current car, and reducing the risks for teen and senior drivers. Plus, we share highlights from our latest road tests. Video: How we Test Cars | Video: Road tests | Video: Safety & Gear Car Shopping New Car Preview Following annual tradition, fall is when most new and updated car models are introduced. Our perennial New Car Preview provides a guide to what's coming around the corner, such as the Chevrolet Impala, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Nissan Sentra. Browse through to see the upcoming models today. Car ownership What that car really costs to own It's comparatively easy to see which cars cost more to buy initially. But it's harder to know how much you'll get soaked in depreciation, insurance, maintenance and repair, and even fuel. Consumer Reports' updated owner-cost estimates bring to light all these hidden costs over 1, 3, 5, and 8 years of ownership. Make your car last 200,000 miles Keeping a car running beyond the 200,000-mile mark would have been considered an incredible feat even a decade ago because cars weren't as reliable and durable as they are today. But improvements in rust prevention, engine technology, and lubricants have been game changers, and now you can expect to keep any car rolling into six-figure territory with the proper care. Our tips show you how. Risky drivers Teenagers and older people are the riskiest drivers They stand at opposite ends of the demographic spectrum. And both groups include many good drivers. But statistics show that, overall, teenagers and older drivers are involved in far more crashes and highway fatalities than any other age group. See our data, advice, and car recommendations. When it's time for older drivers to give up the car keys Many seniors reduce their driving voluntarily as their abilities decline, but many unknowingly become unsafe to themselves and other motorists. Wrestling the keys from an older parent's hands can be a difficult, though important, chore. The trick is know when and how to do it. 10 tips for teen drivers and their parents With the new school year underway, many young, relatively inexperienced drivers are at college or using the car to get to high school and other activities for the first time. These tips can underscore the habits that can help make the teens safer drivers. Latest News New road tests Consumer Reports has recently published the results of our tests of the Buick LaCrosse, Chrysler 300, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, Mercedes-Benz E350, and Volkswagen CC. See how the models fare in our battery of more than 50 tests. This e-mail was sent to you by ConsumerReports.org. To ensure our e-mails are delivered directly to your inbox, please add newsletters@email.consumerreports.org to your address book! If you would like to share this e-mail with a friend, please click here. Please note: This e-mail was sent from an automated address that cannot reply to incoming e-mail, including customer service inquiries. For faster service, simply choose the appropriate help topic. To manage your newsletter subscriptions, please click here. Copyright © 2001-2012, Consumers Union of U.S., Inc., 101 Truman Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703