Car buyers no longer have to go through all that.

But most car buyers want cars that go beyond those standards.

"Safety is now near the top of the list for car buyers, right up there with quality," he said.

The most important is the growing resistance to higher prices by American car buyers.

But what makes this design so popular among hybrid car buyers?

More than 70 percent of car buyers do some research online before making a purchase.

And demand is now so high car buyers have to wait months for delivery.

Most car buyers say they want a door that closes easily.

And car buyers appear to be turning to the used vehicle market.

Both companies' historical knowledge can be useful to buyers of used cars.