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    Your Guide to Driving in a Roundabout

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    Driving at Night: How to Stay Safe

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  • A person outdoors filling up the gas tank of a car.

    The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars: How to Find the Right One

    Buying / Selling December 12, 2022

    Get better gas mileage with the cars that rank the highest for fuel efficiency.

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    What Are the Pros and Cons of Alternative Fuel Vehicles?

    Buying / Selling December 12, 2022

    Considering purchasing a hybrid, electric or natural gas vehicle? There are pros and cons to consider.

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    Why are Rental Cars so Expensive?

    Technology & Trends December 15, 2021

    There’s nothing quite like being in a new place and having the freedom to go wherever you like, whenever you like. Sure, public transportation is an option, and you can certainly call a cab in most places, but being the master of your own transportation is whole new degree of freedom. That’s where having a...

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    Understanding 5 Different Types of Green Cars

    Uncategorized October 11, 2017

    Not all energy-efficient cars are created equal. There are alternative cars – hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric – that don’t need gasoline to run, as well as eco-friendly and diesel cars. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.Not all energy-efficient cars are created equal. There are alternative cars – hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric – that...

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    Connected Cars Could Provide Safer, Faster Transportation [Slideshow]

    Safety May 3, 2016

    In today’s always-on world, consumers are increasingly looking for ways to stay connected 24/7 – and that means being able to stay connected while driving. To accommodate that demand, tech companies are working with automakers to explore new ways to incorporate digitized data with driving. Most of us already enjoy some form of connectivity in...

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    Your Guide to Driving in a Roundabout

    Safety March 15, 2023

    Driving in a roundabout can be confusing and sometimes dangerous if you aren't aware of the proper protocols. Read our guide.

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  • A woman smiling while leaning out of an open car door.

    First-Time Car Buyer’s Guide: Tips and Tools

    Buying / Selling December 22, 2022

    Want to buy your first car but don’t know where to start? Follow these tips to set yourself up for success.

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    How to Save Money on Gas

    Maintenance October 20, 2021

    Your car payments and auto insurance payments may stay the same each month but gas prices can fluctuate wildly during the same period. Gas prices differ by state, by city, by season and by gas station, just to name a few variables, but consumers who shop wisely can trim their monthly car expenses. These easy...

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  • Manual vs. Automatic Transmission: Which Is Better?

    Buying / Selling October 12, 2021

    Manual or automatic? The debate has raged for many years, ever since automatic transmission technology became good enough to popularize these easy-driving vehicles. Once upon a time, almost every car on the road used a manual transmission, and learning to expertly release the clutch and shift gears was an immutable fact of growing up. Now,...

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    7 Reasons Why Gas Prices Go Up

    Technology & Trends August 27, 2021

    Driving can be expensive. Between buying or leasing the car itself, maintenance, and insurance, it can be enough to make some consider the bus. Choosing your insurance wisely can help that a lot, and you can always practice safe driving and precautionary measures that minimize maintenance costs, but some expenses, such as gas, are harder...

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    How to Fix a Flat Tire Without a Spare

    Maintenance May 14, 2021

    If you haven’t bought a new car in a few years, you may be in for a surprise the next time you need to change your tire. For about the past four years, most car manufacturers have been leaving an old standard off of new cars: the spare tire. “It’s been a slow, progressive change,”...

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    Tips for Buying Your Teen’s First Car [Slideshow]

    Buying / Selling August 8, 2019

    Most teenagers dream about their first cars long before they get the keys, and they remember it for the rest of their lives. Whether it’s a brand-new ride or just new to them, there’s nothing quite like that first experience of owning a car. While teens may have certain features in mind, such as a...

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    Best Gas Mileage SUVs & Trucks for 2019

    Buying / Selling April 24, 2019

    Fuel efficiency is an important consideration when you’re purchasing a new vehicle. Not only is a fuel-efficient vehicle better for the environment, but it also reduces your out-of-pocket expenses. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, vehicles that get more than 25 miles to the gallon can save more than $5,000 in fuel costs over...

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    10 Things You Didn’t Know Your Car Could Do

    Technology & Trends February 15, 2017

    The most sophisticated technology owned by consumers today isn’t held in their hands; it surrounds them every time they get into their vehicles. High-tech touches that previously were reserved for luxury vehicles are becoming commonplace even in the most affordable models, and those features will continue increasing as costs come down while interest and demand...

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    Shaping the Car of the Future: Design Trends in the Auto Industry

    Safety January 6, 2017

    While technology is transforming the automobile in dramatic ways from alternative fuel engines to self-driving vehicles, automotive design is changing just as drastically. It’s touching all aspects of a car including the shape of the exterior, the placement and use of lighting, and the look and feel of the interior cabin. Cars of the future...

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