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The Best and Worst States for Fuel Efficiency and Hybrid/EV Adoption

Arkansas, Washington, and California saw the biggest improvement in their state’s average MPG figures, while South Carolina, Rhode Island, and the Dakotas saw the smallest improvements in statewide fuel efficiency
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Used Cars Under $20K Are Making a Comeback

Used car affordability rebounds as sub-$20,000 models grow by 30 percent
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Tesla Model 3 Leads Ongoing Plunge in Used Electric Vehicle Prices

Used EV values are down 25 percent in the past year versus a 4 percent drop for gasoline cars
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The Longest-Lasting Cars, Trucks and SUVs To Reach 250,000 Miles and Beyond

These 30 vehicles have up to a 36 percent chance of reaching a quarter million miles
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Consumers Battle High Prices By Buying Older Used Cars

Cars 10 years old or older gain 30 percent in used car market share
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Prices of Used EVs Drop Below Used Gas Cars for the First Time

Used EV values continue to fall much faster than the average used gas car values
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Cars Are Half as Colorful as They Were 20 Years Ago

Only 20 percent of today’s cars are non-grayscale colors (white, black, gray, and silver) compared to 40 percent in 2004
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Tesla, Porsche, Lucid Have Most Projected Lifetime Recalls; Mini, Lexus and Mercedes, the Least

The 25 best and worst cars for shoppers looking to avoid recall-related hassles
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Electric Cars Are Driven the Least While Costing the Most

The most and least expensive EVs and hybrids per 1,000 miles driven per year
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EVs Sell the Slowest, Sitting on Dealer Lots 21 Days Longer Than Hybrids

New car sales slow down 26 percent, while used cars are selling 31 percent faster
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Understanding Extended Cab Vs. Crew Cab Pickup Trucks

What’s the Difference and Which Pickup Cab Type is Right for You?
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Why Window Stickers Are Important, Even for Used Cars

What is the Monroney label, and why is it important?
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What Are the Most Popular Car Colors in Each State

State-by-state breakdown of car color preferences
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Which States Have the Greatest Need for Speed?

States with the most sports cars and the most popular sports cars in each state
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Which States Buy the Most American Cars?

Which States Are Most Patriotic When It Comes to Car Buying?
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New Cars With The Highest Dealer Markups in Each State

Savvy Consumers Should Avoid Buying These New Cars
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What is a Rebuilt Title?

Should You Buy a Rebuilt Title Car?
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How Much is An Electric Car?

Here’s How Much You Can Expect to Pay for an Electric Vehicle
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Minivan vs SUV: What’s Better?

Explore the Differences and Similarities Between These Two Vehicle Types
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Which States Have the Most Luxury Cars?

Where are you the most and least likely to find luxury cars on the road?
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What Are the Cheapest Teslas?

The lowest prices for used Teslas and where to find them
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What Is a Muscle Car?

From Big Blocks to High Horsepower: Breaking Down the Characteristics of Muscle Cars

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