New cars are like catnip for some people.

We get it. There's something alluring and almost sexy about the idea of driving a new car. The smell of fresh leather, high-tech features, and shiny interiors that haven't endured trauma at the hands of a four-year-old armed with juice and Play-Doh.

It's a dream many of us have long-harbored.

New cars mean no worries. Theoretically, anyway. When you're whippin' around the 208 in a new ride, you might have 99 problems, but at least you know your car ain't one. You're living your best life behind the wheel, and it feels amazing.  

Are Boise streets lined with automotive eye candy?

Depends on who you ask. There's no shortage of flashy cars and trucks cruising around the Treasure Valley.

Some folks can't help but marvel at them. You know the kind. They're the wannabe gearheads slowing the rest of us down to rubberneck the new Tesla truck at the height of five o'clock traffic on Eagle Road like it's a mechanical masterpiece.

Newsflash: it's not. Damn thing looks like a fridge on wheels💯

Then there's the rest of us...

the ones who really couldn't care less. "You got a new car?! Cool, man! Super happy for you. What else is new?" It isn't that we can't appreciate the beauty of a top-tier vehicle, we can. But for every genuinely cool, unpretentious ride, there's usually one that screams, "Look at me compensating!" Sort of like a few of the cars in the gallery below.

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Here are the Top 5 Most Popular Trucks in Idaho (Are You Driving One of These?)

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Top 10 Most Popular Cars Among Catalytic Converter Thieves in Idaho

CarFax recently put together a list of the cars most targeted by catalytic converter thieves in several regions across the United States. They lumped Idaho in with the "Plains" region. These are the vehicles that were targeted in that region.

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Do You Know Idaho's Maximum Speed Limits?

Even when there's no speed limit sign posted, there are still maximum speed limits in Idaho and violating them could result in penalties. Not familiar with them? We've got you covered.

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9 Moving Violations That Do the Most Damage to Your Idaho Driving Record

According to the Idaho Transportation Department, these are the 9 moving violations that can lead to 4 points being added onto your license.

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The Nifty Speeding Loophole More Idaho Drivers Should Use

Did you know Idaho residents can do 15 mph over the speed limit to pass a slow car on the highway? It's true! But this handy loophole doesn't give us a free pass to speed whenever we want.

Scroll on for the do's and don'ts of Idaho's passing loophole...

Gallery Credit: Ryan Antoinette Valenzuela

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10 of the Most Expensive Vehicles In Boise

Maybe something to add to the vision board? There are some pretty cool vehicles listed here. We also picked vehicles with pictures.

Gallery Credit: Kyle Matthews

Boise's 7 Most Blown-Off & Forgotten Traffic Laws

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How to Legally (& Safely) Pass on the Right in Idaho

Read on for a clear understanding of when it's legal to pass on the right in Idaho.

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Idaho Is One Of The Worst States To Buy Used Cars

Unfortunately for us, buying a used car in Idaho is a bit more expensive than everyone else. But, at least it's not as bad as Wyoming!

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Look: 10 Worst States For Teen Drivers

In order to determine the best and worst states for teen drivers, WalletHub analyzed the teen-driving environment in the 50 states across three key dimensions: 1) Safety, 2) Economic Environment, and 3) Driving Laws.

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