Buying a new car is a huge investment, so of course you want to get a vehicle you can rely on for years and years.

Tesla's new affordable electric cars are stripped-back versions of the refreshed Model Y and Model 3. These pared-down Teslas lower the starting cost, making it easier for more people to own an EV.

Automakers' focus on higher-end US models has driven average selling prices to $47,000 Many lower and middle-income car shoppers have been relegated to the used-car lot The affordability problem is a ...