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It’s awards season, and that includes awards for the best 2023 electric vehicles, in sizes from compact to full-size, priced from budget to luxury. All these EVs offer at least 200 miles between charges and a full array of safety features. These are the top EV picks for Value, Family, Luxury and Commuter categories from
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What are the best 2023 model cars and SUVs on the market ? Best electric cars? Best hybrids? Best small cars? Every year, U.S. News & World Report releases a survey recommending the best vehicles for the money, covering 12 automotive categories that represent the best combination of long-term value and excellent ownership experience. All
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If you have the itch to travel soon, there are plenty of deals to check out, including airlines and destinations you might not have thought of, and bonus points for hotel stays and car rentals. These travel deals will save you money and expand your horizons. Airline Deals – Norse Atlantic – This reasonably new
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Fun to drive, loaded with up to 75 advanced safety and security features, 9-speed automatic transmission, standard all-wheel drive, rated at a fuel-sippping 30mpg highway, snazzy styling details – and all wrapped in a package under $30,000. What’s not to love.
Finding an affordable new electric vehicle may become more difficult soon, with the announcement that Hertz plans to order up to 175,000 EVs from GM over the next five years. The first are two of the least expensive EVs, the Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUV, which is the new acronym for electric utility vehicle. They
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If you are in the market for a new car, check out these affordable 2022 SUVs and Crossovers under $25,000, which offer versatility, style, safety and fuel economy. There are exceptionally good deals now, as dealers have to clear 2022 models to make room for 2023 models. Here are our recommendations for five 2022 SUVs
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When you buy or lease a new vehicle, it’s not just about the monthly payments. The vehicle’s safety rating should be at the top of your list, since that impacts more than just safety – including insurance costs and resale value. Here are the top-rated 2022 vehicles for safety, according to NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
When a major international vehicle manufacturer announces it is closing down operations in India, it’s news, especially when production is primarily popular fuel-efficient models as the EcoSport subcompact SUV.
Hyundai once again is splitting off a model line into a separate brand. A few years ago Hyundai turned flagship Genesis models into a separate luxury brand, now IONIQ models are becoming a dedicated electric vehicle brand. It’s a response to the growing popularity of EVs, and their role in what is being described as
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First Drive: An EPA rating of 53 MPG, well-designed cockpit, and fun to drive. What else do you want to know about the 2020 Toyota Corolla hybrid? Oh, yeah – starting price is under $24,000, making this one of the most affordable hybrids on the road. MSRP is around $1,000 less than the Toyota Prius,
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