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September 18, 2023
Trucks aren’t the lonely utilitarian workhorses they once were and now occupy the primary vehicle spot for many buyers in the United States. Because of that, automakers have added more tech, comfort, and luxury features to their trucks, making them easier to live with and more agreeable to drive. There’s also a whole world of […]
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August 8, 2023
Love it or hate it, most new cars will be electric (or plug-in hybrid) by the end of the decade. Even so, gas engines will stick around for quite some time, including the venerable American V8s, which have powered muscle cars and beefy pickup trucks for decades. There are several V8-powered vehicles still on sale […]
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May 15, 2023
Many people would love to buy an EV but are apprehensive about the range, charging, and costs. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are a fantastic go-between, as they offer all-electric driving range and function like a standard hybrid once the range is exhausted. At the same time, they’re less expensive than full EVs and can run on […]
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Car buying has been more expensive than ever, driven by inventory shortages and tech-packed new models over the past few years. Most recently, it has become much costlier to get car loans, thanks to rising interest rates. Higher monthly payments, longer loan terms, and more buyers upside down on car loans are just some of […]
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Electric vehicles are becoming more common every day, but they’re still a mystery to many people. Driving range, charging times, and purchase costs are all reasonable concerns, and it can be difficult to find the best models in the quickly-growing EV market. We’ve gathered a list of the best values in new and used EVs to […]
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As of January 1, electric vehicle tax credits and the rules that govern their distribution have changed. New legislation opens the door for different models to eligibility for credits, but there are other restrictions that come into play. We’ve gathered the most important information you need to know about the new credits, so let’s dive […]
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If nothing else, 2022 has shown that car prices and values don’t always make sense. In fact, little has made sense in the last 24 months or so, but the prices we’ve seen for new and used cars in recent months are surprising. New car prices climbed closer to $50,000 at the end of this […]
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Today’s new cars are rolling computers with microchips that control everything from engine operation to features like heated seats and navigation. The global chip shortage has hit automakers from several directions and has made it difficult to continue producing high volumes of new cars with all of the features that buyers expect. Some have opted […]
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Is It Safe to Buy a Used EV?
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As more and more electric cars hit our roads, the number of opportunities to find a decent deal on a used EV is growing. Used EVs are becoming plentiful and some even look like a great deal, but is buying a used electric car a good idea? The short answer is “maybe,” because just like […]
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Buying a used car can be exciting, especially with all of the new models available today. Used hybrid cars and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars are among them and can offer significant fuel savings for the right owner. They do have an added layer of complexity, however, due to their batteries. With the right research and […]
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