Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs

Looking to enjoy the versatility and raised perch of an SUV without resorting to gas mileage in the teens? Good news: You have more great choices than ever. Here are the 10 most fuel-efficient SUVs of the 2013 model year, ranked by combined fuel economy when equipped with automatic transmissions.

http://www.kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/best-gas-mileage-suvs-2013/

40 MPG Cars of 2013

The bar has been raised: 40 mpg combined is the new 40 mpg highway. While our 2012 list of fuel misers included every car with a highway (or city) rating of 40 mpg or better, this year we required the tougher rating of 40 mpg combined. Here are this year’s fuel-sipping standouts, ranked by their highest combined fuel economy figures.

http://www.kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/40-mpg-cars-2013/

10 Best Green Cars of 2013

Green cars have gone mainstream. More and more of the best-selling cars in the country are being offered in hybrid, diesel or even pure electric form, giving buyers the ability to drive the car they want with the powertrain they prefer. Of course, the specialty models are better than ever, too. Here are the 10 Best Green Cars of 2013.

http://www.kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/10-best-green-cars-2013/?r=802672231940070700

State Car Insurance Rates

The Most And Least Expensive States For Car Insurance
Louisiana residents pay a lot, Maine residents

According to an Insure.com study, Louisiana is number one -- in a very bad way. The Pelican State has the highest average insurance rates in the nation, beating out Michigan and Georgia to take the not-so-illustrious title for 2013.

On the flip side, Maine turned out to be the least expensive state for insurance rates, followed by Iowa and North Carolina.

http://autos.aol.com/article/2013-most-least-expensive-states-car-insurance/

$3,000 On Gas Last Year

Average U.S. Family Spent Nearly $3,000 On Gas Last Year

Even as cars become more fuel efficient, the cost of gasoline is still claiming a bigger percentage of the average American paycheck.

The average U.S. household spent $2,912 on gasoline in 2012, which amounts just less than 4 percent of their pre-tax income, according to research released Monday by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That's the highest percentage in three decades.

http://autos.aol.com/article/gas-prices-fuel-economy-income-American

New Car Deals: January 2013

The Best New Car Deals: January 2013

Shopping for a new car doesn't have to be a stressful and frustrating experience. Here at AOL Autos, we're working hard to make car shopping as easy as possible. That's why we pore over data every week to find out which cars are the best value for you consumers.

http://autos.aol.com/gallery/best-new-car-deals

Glow-in-the-dark highways

Glow-in-the-dark 'smart highways' could be heading our way.

Dutch-based Studio Roosegaarde and infrastructure management group Heijmans have developed a new idea for a "Smart Highway" that will literally glow in the dark. In addition to its solar-energized illuminated line markings, it will incorporate temperature-sensitive weather indicators that become visible to warn of potential icy surface conditions.

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/glow_in_the_dark-smart-highways-could-be-heading-our-way/

Best New Car Deals

Best New Car Deals: November 2012

Shopping for a new car doesn't have to be a stressful and frustrating experience. Here at AOL Autos, we're working hard to make car shopping as easy and affordable as possible. That's why we pour over data every week to find out which cars are the best value for you consumers.

http://autos.aol.com/gallery/best-new-car-deals/

Ford C-Max Energi

Ford C-Max Energi Plug-In Hybrid Reaches 100 MPGe

EPA rating puts vehicle ahead of key competitors

Ford is in the fast lane on the way to fuel efficiency.

The EPA rated the company's C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid at 100 miles per gallon equivalent Thursday, making it the most fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid offered to Amercan consumers by the auto industry.

http://autos.aol.com/article/ford-c-max-energi-plug-in-hybrid-reaches-100-mpge/

OnStar FMV

OnStar FMV: Bringing OnStar To Non-GM Vehicles

You have seen or heard the ads. A woman is in an accident and OnStar knows because there airbags went off, and so the OnStar advisor asks the driver if she is okay while emergency medical teams are on the way.

OnStar, owned by General Motors, has in recent years just been available on GM cars. But in the last year, OnStar has been selling a new product--OnStar FMV, which allows a consumer to put OnStar into any car or truck, though it doesn't have all the services and gee-whiz features of OnStar in a GM vehicle.

http://autos.aol.com/article/onstar-fmv-bringing-onstar-to-non-gm-vehicles/

Small SUVs, Big Capabilities

Small SUVs, Big Capabilities: 2012/2013 Compact Crossover Comparison

Concerns about fuel prices may have tempered America's love affair with sport-utility vehicles, but it has by no means brought it to an end. Think of it as a refocusing, a renewal based on a reassessment of contemporary realities. As a consequence of these re-prioritized priorities, compact SUVs have become one of the hottest categories in a slowly reviving U.S. auto market.

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/small-suvs-big-capabilities-20122013-compact-crossover-comparison/?crversion=b

Five Great Car Deals

"What's on sale?"

It may sound like a strange way to start a new car search, but with fewer and fewer bad cars being built, it wouldn't be an irresponsible first step. It takes additional research to ensure you end up in a car that meets your wants and needs, but starting with a short list of cars on sale could help ensure you don’t miss out on a great deal.

http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/5-great-car-deals/

Shopping For Used Cars

Buying a used car rather than a new one saves you a lot of money and, although it means foregoing some of the initial warranties that come from the manufacturers, you will still get to enjoy your dream car.

http://www.play-auto.net/2012/06/shopping-for-used-cars/

Route 66 Rally: Part 3

Route 66 Relocation Road Rally: Part Three

As detailed in two previous posts—which can be found here and here—the road trip turned out to be a bit more challenging than I had imagined. From start to finish, I counted 22 mechanical failures that required immediate attention before the trip could continue.

Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120516/CARNEWS01/120519856

Route 66 Rally: Part 2

Route 66 Relocation Road Rally: Part Two

The Mother Road proves fraught with demons.

You'll remember from Part One of our saga that we left off with our Datsun being loaded onto a flatbed because of a fuel-system issue.

Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120502/carnews01/120509971#ixzz1wHcSsC4N

Route 66 Rally: Part 1

Route 66 Relocation Road Rally: Part One

What was supposed to be a fun, cross-country road trip in a couple of well-sorted old cars has turned into a constant, LeMons-grade wrench fest.

Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120501/CARNEWS01/120439984#ixzz1vEFSdt00

Stop/Start Technology

The redesigned 2013 Ford Fusion will help you save gasoline when stuck in traffic.

The new Fusion's 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine can be fitted with stop/start technology. The cost? Just $295.

Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120402/CARNEWS/120409981#ixzz1r7cZs0T1

Vehicle Dependability Up

Vehicle dependability surged in 2009, J.D. Power survey finds

In the depths of the Great Recession that threatened their existence, automakers built better vehicles.

Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120215/CARNEWS/120219929#ixzz1meDBfko2

Top 10 Used Cars

The "Top 10 Best Rated Used Cars" from play-auto.net:
http://www.play-auto.net/2011/12/top-10-best-rated-used-cars/

10 Most Fuel Efficient Cars

10 most fuel efficient cars since 1984

CNN Money's list of the 10 most fuel efficient cars built since 1984:
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2011/autos/1111/gallery.most_fuel_efficient_since_1984/?iid=EL

Cars Worth Waiting For

Popular Mechanic's calendar of 12 cool cars under $50,000 that will go on sale in the next 18 months.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/preview-concept/12-new-cars-that-are-worth-waiting-for?click=smart&kw=ist&src=smart&mag=POP&link=/cars/news/preview-concept/12-new-cars-that-are-worth-waiting-for#fbIndex1

10 Coolest Cars Under $18k

Kelley Blue Book's 2011 listing of the 10 coolest cars under $18,000:
http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/10-coolest-cars-under-18000-_-2011-edition/

Best Overall Mileage

Cars.com's list of the cars with the best overall gas mileage:
http://www.cars.com/go/crp/buyingGuides/green/article.jsp?channel=high-mileage&id=greenMileageclass

OnStar At Best Buy

OnStar rolls out at Best Buy
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20110721/CARNEWS/110729979

"Car consumers no longer have to buy a General Motors vehicle to get OnStar. An aftermarket version of the system goes on sale July 24 at Best Buy."

Under 20/Over 35

Cars.com's comparison of compact cars.

"Our goal here was to test cars that cost less than $20,000 and get more than 35 mpg."

http://www.cars.com/go/crp/buyingGuides/Story.jsp?section=Passenger&story=compactOverview&subject=stories&referer=&year=New

Best New Cars of 2011

About.com's list of the best new cars of 2011:
http://cars.about.com/od/whatsnewfor2011/tp/Best-New-Cars-Of-2011.htm

Future Cars

Interesting article based on researchers at GM:

http://low-powerdesign.com/sleibson/2011/05/01/future-cars-the-word-from-gm-at-idc%E2%80%99s-smart-technology-world-conference/

Car of the Year 2011

Car of the Year 2011: Close win for Nissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf, the first full electric vehicle finalist in this contest, is the Car of the Year 2011.

Read more here:
http://www.caroftheyear.org/winner/Nissan/Leaf/2011_52/coty

BMW: Carbon-Fiber Bodies

BMW Recruiting Engineers to Focus on Lightweight, Carbon-Fiber Composites:

http://wardsauto.com/ar/bmw_staff_carbonfiber_110402/

Quote from the article:
"
Carbon-fiber bodies long have been used for Formula 1 race cars and supercars, such as the Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster, and carbon-fiber components such as roofs and spoilers are not rare on sporty cars.
However, the i3 will be the first high-volume car using the technology, which is based on a material costing as much as E20/kg ($13/lb.).
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Cars With Best Overall Mileage

A quick guide for cars of all types with the best gas mileage:

http://www.cars.com/go/crp/buyingGuides/green/article.jsp?channel=high-mileage&id=greenMileageclass