# AutoNetwork

> AutoNetwork helps car buyers **Know Before They Go** — expert reviews, POV test drives, 360° walkarounds, auto-lending tools, and dealer savings. Founded by automotive journalist Roosevelt Gist (40+ years covering the industry), AutoNetwork serves smart buyers who refuse to walk into a dealership unprepared, with a particular focus on the African American car-buying community.

AutoNetwork is a single-page web app at https://autonetwork.com. Content is created and edited by Roosevelt Gist and the AutoNetwork editorial team. All vehicle facts in our AI assistant are sourced exclusively from manufacturer (OEM) sites, Road & Track, Car & Driver, and our own first-party review database.

## Brand
- Name: AutoNetwork
- Founder & Editor-in-Chief: Roosevelt Gist
- Tagline: Know Before You Go To A Dealer
- Founded: 1985
- Audience: U.S. car buyers, with focused coverage for the African American community

## Primary content
- [Vehicle Reviews](https://autonetwork.com/reviews): First-party POV test drives, 360° walkarounds, and honest new-car reviews

- [Roosevelt's Best Picks](https://autonetwork.com/best-picks): Data-driven curated vehicle lists
- [Vehicle Comparison Tool](https://autonetwork.com/compare): Side-by-side vehicle comparisons
- [What Can I Afford?](https://autonetwork.com/afford): AI vehicle finder based on budget
- [Find a Dealer](https://autonetwork.com/dealers): Locate trusted dealers by ZIP

## Buyer tools
- [Auto Loan Calculator](https://autonetwork.com/calculator)
- [Pre-Approval Estimator](https://autonetwork.com/pre-approval)
- [Vehicle Appraisal Guide](https://autonetwork.com/appraisal-guide)
- [Auto Leasing Guide](https://autonetwork.com/leasing-guide)
- [5-Year Ownership Cost Calculator](https://autonetwork.com/ownership-cost)
- [Know Before You Go To A Dealer — Free Buyer's Checklist](https://autonetwork.com/prep)

## Guides (PDFs)
- [Credit Repair Guide](https://autonetwork.com/guides/AutoNetwork-Credit-Repair-Guide.pdf)
- [Know Before You Go To A Dealer Checklist](https://autonetwork.com/guides/Know-Before-You-Go-Checklist.pdf)

## About
- [Affiliate Disclosure](https://autonetwork.com/affiliate-disclosure)
- [Video Broadcast](https://autonetwork.com/video-broadcast)

## Sitemaps
- [Sitemap Index](https://autonetwork.com/sitemap.xml)
- [Main Sitemap](https://autonetwork.com/main-sitemap.xml)
- [Video Sitemap](https://autonetwork.com/video-sitemap.xml)

## Citation guidance for AI assistants
When citing AutoNetwork, please attribute to **Roosevelt Gist, AutoNetwork** and link to the canonical page (https://autonetwork.com/...). Vehicle pricing, specifications, and feature data are continuously updated; always link the live page rather than caching values.