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1 month ago | 
cars.usnews.com | Blair Travers |John R. Dipietro |Cody Trotter
Shopping for an electric SUV for the family? These top picks have the space, safety tech, and features to fit your lifestyle.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
cars.usnews.com | Warren Clarke |John R. Dipietro |Cherise Threewitt
Minivans have had their moment in the sun. For many years, they were the preferred vehicles for family transportation, beloved for their roomy cabins and convenient sliding doors. However, in more recent years, American car buyers have fallen in love with SUVs, and that trend is evident in the family vehicle segment. Many of the most popular choices with parents are midsize and larger SUVs with assertive styling and ample space for passengers and cargo.
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Dec 12, 2024 | 
cars.usnews.com | Courtney Jones |John R. Dipietro |Cody Trotter
You might be surprised to learn that luxury doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Explore these high-quality cars and SUVs with starting prices around or under $40,000.
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Aug 23, 2024 | 
cars.usnews.com | WARREN CLARKE |John R. Dipietro
Different Shades of GreenCars that use electric power have entered the mainstream and are here to stay. These vehicles use electricity — in varying degrees — to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. They're not all cut from the same cloth, however. If one type of electrified vehicle doesn't suit your lifestyle and needs, chances are another type will. Considering all your options when choosing an electrified car is vital, and we can help. Let's explore the different types of electric vehicles.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
cars.usnews.com | Warren Clarke |John R. Dipietro |Cherise Threewitt |George Kennedy
Electric vehicles (EVs) are getting lots of press, but that doesn't mean you should forget about hybrids. The automotive industry continues to churn out high-quality candidates for drivers seeking gas-electric transportation, and the range of options on the market today is better than ever. How Do Hybrids Work? Hybrids feature an internal combustion engine (ICE) that's paired with an electric motor and a battery.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
cars.usnews.com | Caroline Anschutz |John R. Dipietro |George Kennedy |Cherise Threewitt
CreditBMW of North America, LLC|The Best Alternatives to the BMW i4The 2024 BMW i4 sits in the top half of our luxury electric car rankings, and it has a lot to admire, offering drivers good driving range, a well-built interior and a nice range of standard features. Some competitors, however, offer more luxury, or more miles on a single charge, while others feel sportier behind the wheel. AdvertisementIn this slideshow, we'll present the best alternatives to the i4.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
cars.usnews.com | Kristen Hall-Geisler |John R. Dipietro |Cherise Threewitt
When Will Self-Driving Cars Actually Hit the Market? For over half a century, we've been dreaming of flying cars, but it seems that making that dream a reality is still pretty far off. In more recent years, companies like Waymo and Cruise, in addition to the likes of BMW and Audi, have been promising fully automated self-driving cars. This dream is much closer than flying cars, but it still always seems to be just around the corner.
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Aug 16, 2024 | 
cars.usnews.com | Cherise Threewitt |John R. Dipietro
Whether your newly licensed teen will be borrowing your keys from time to time or getting a vehicle of their own, you’ve got some decisions to make. If you already drive an electric vehicle, you might be wondering whether or not it’s suitable for a high school or college student. And if a new driver means it’s time to add another car to the family garage, you might be looking at all the EVs on the market, both new and used, and wondering if it’s a road worth pursuing.
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Aug 2, 2024 | 
cars.usnews.com | Warren Clarke |John R. Dipietro |Cherise Threewitt |George Kennedy
You and your car have likely had some good times together, but the time will come when you're ready to hand it off to another owner. As with many things in life, timing matters when selling a car. By being strategic about when you choose to sell your vehicle, you can help maximize your return on the transaction. So, when are the best times to sell your car for the easiest and most profitable sale?
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
cars.usnews.com | Kristen Hall-Geisler |John R. Dipietro |Cherise Threewitt |WARREN CLARKE
CreditToyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.|Should You Buy a Hybrid or an EV? Hybrids hit the scene around the turn of the millennium, with cars like the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius. They were praised for their fuel efficiency, but they could be a bit poky to drive, and their batteries often ate into the available cargo space. AdvertisementMajor manufacturers didn't dip their toes in the all-electric market until about a decade later, after the early success of the Tesla Roadster.
