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Benefits of Owning a Hybrid (infographic)

Did you know that if you'll switch your Jeep Grand Cherokee to a Toyota Prius you would save almost $2000 on gas each year? Check out this cool infographic which helps you understand why should you buy...

The Fastest Cars Under $30,000

Have you always thought a fast car means an expensive car? You can actually nab a speedy selection for less than you think. Forbes has answered the question "What are the cheap fast cars?" Read more on Forbes »

The Perks and Pains of Pay-as-you-go

When it comes to buying for the year or getting charged just for what you use, is pay-as-you-go auto insurance cheaper? It depends, says a story on DailyFinance.com. One insurance company says... Read more on dailyfinance.com »

What Are the Five Most Economical Cars?

With gas prices rising and no end in sight, the question of the days is: what are the most economical cars? As The Wall Street Journal points out in its list of five economical cars, automakers... Read more on The Wall Street Journal »

The Twizy to be the World's Cheapest Electric Car

The cheapest electric car has made its debut -- in a European auto show, anyway. Gas2.org offers a few details about this super-cheap and super-tiny electric marvel -- like, it weighs less than... Read more on Gas2.org »

Cheapest States for Car Insurance

Drivers often want to know where is the cheapest car insurance. Well, that's a dicey one because so many factors affec the price of the policy you can buy: your age and driving record, the kind of car... Read more on Wallet Pop »

The 10 Cities With the Highest and Lowest Gas Prices

The cheapest gas in America is surely not found in California, Hawaii, Alaska, Connecticut, or New York. According to US News & World Report, the states with the lowest prices on that all-important... Read more on US News & World Report »

What is the cheapest SUV on the market?

Frugal shoppers with their hearts set on an SUV surely want to know what is the cheapest SUV. Cars.com pulled together a list of 12 models, all carrying sticker prices below $21,000. But there are... Read more on Cars.com »

Dodge Caravan - Cheapest Minivan on U.S. Market

What is the cheapest minivan? Turns out that price cuts by Dodge has made the Grand Caravan just a hair cheaper than comparable models offered by Kia and Toyota. Motortrend.com also reports a price... Read more on motortrend.com »

Tata Pixel goes more upscale than cheapest-car Nano

Western consumers want more, in general, so the world's cheapest car is getting an upgrade. According to USA Today, Tata Motors has refined its plans to export a tiny and cheap car to Europe and... Read more on USA Today »

The 10 Cheapest Cars to Own

Everyone's got their list of the cheapest cars to own. This one comes courtesy of Kiplinger, which features small cars that are also low-price. But note that costs rise as you add features you might... Read more on Kiplinger »

Honda Fit Tops Consumer Reports Best New-Car Value List

What are the best value cars for 2011? The race to this particular finish line was won by the Honda Fit, according to PRNewswire.com, which based its report on an analysis undertaken by Consumer Read more on PRNewswire.com »

When to Haggle, How to Extend Food's Lifespan, Why Being Old Has Its Benefits

When to haggle and 245 money tips from Time should keep you busy this week. If you're a senior, if you have spendthrift friends, if you're paying too much to your Internet service provider, and... Read more on Time »

How To Get A Discount On A New Car

If you want to know how to get the best new car deal, this post on AskMen is worth checking out. Although we'd argue that women know a thing or two about buying cars, we're not about to dismiss... Read more on AskMen »

A $7,500 electric car discount scares dealers

New electric car discounts passed through dealers may be in the offing, courtesy of the Obama administration. But CNN Money reports dealers are pushing back, concerned about the hassles of collecting... Read more on CNN Money »

How to Build a Car Mount for Your Cellphone from Office Supplies

A cheap cellphone car mount is one of those must-have accessories for anyone with a smartphone apps habit. See how Lifehacker attacks this challenge. Read more on Lifehacker »

7 Tips For Finding The Cheapest Gas

How to find cheap gas is a question that's taken on urgency now that prices have climbed well beyond $3 a gallon. Financial Edge offers up seven tips that can ease the tug on your wallet as you... Read more on Financial Edge »

Volkswagen unveils world's most economical car

The world's most economical car just made it's debut, reports International Business Times. But don't hold your breath until you can drive it -- the news site says you'll have to wait until 2013... Read more on International Business Times »

Cheapest, Most Expensive Cars to Insure

Aside from make, model, and price, don't forget to find out which are the cheap cars to insure before you visit the showroom. Wallet Pop provides some comparative data and a couple of web sites... Read more on Wallet Pop »

Find the Cheapest Gas in Your Area

GasBuddy.com lets websites add an interactive map that shows the cheapest gas in the area. You can either enter your zip code or city name, double click on your state, or use the zoom-in button... Read more on Cheapism via GasBuddy.com »

How to Lease Cars on the Cheap

You gotta love the free market. Entrepreneurs come up with the craziest ideas, some of which actually perform a useful service. As ConsumerAffairs.com reports, there are now companies that match... Read more on consumeraffairs.com »

Cheap Cars With Big Value

The 2011 model year is in full swing. And if you're searching for a cheap car that's fuel-efficient and compact but roomy, Family Car Guide has a few suggestions that will point you in the right... Read more on Family Car Guide »

10 great cheap cars

At this time of year there are countless demands on your budget. But if the need for a new car sits atop the list, CNN Money can steer you towards ten cheap, good, and perhaps even fun cars that... Read more on CNN Money »

Best Used Cars Sports Cars Under $20,000

It's time to turn your sports-car fantasies into reality. According to AOL Autos, used sports cars are decidedly budget-friendly. Check out these offerings, all under $20K. Read more on AOL Autos »

Sony announces quartet of low-cost car stereos

If you live on a limited budget and enjoy listening to music while driving, Sony has a deal for you. CNET reports on four new cheap car stereos, including two with USB ports so you can groove to... Read more on CNET »

10 Fuel Misers for Less Than $25,000

It's that time again -- new cars are hitting dealer showrooms. This year, reports MSN Autos, frugal drivers are in luck. Check out this list of 10 compact cars that should meet your standards for... Read more on MSN Autos »

Homemade car cleaning products

It's car-wash time. But forget those high-priced automated soap-and-rinse lines, and do it yourself. Gatherlittlebylittle.com offers up all the recipes you'll need for making the fixings at home... Read more on Gatherlittlebylittle.com »

The Top 10 Cheapest Places To Buy A Car

Looking to drop some hard-earned cash on a new car any time soon? Well, you might want to heed the advice proffered by AOL Autos and head to one of 10 large cities where the best deals can be found. Read more on AOL Autos »

5 best bargain cars in a down economy

Practical is the term that describes the type of cars recession-weary consumers are buying these days. Bankrate.com notes that the best bargain cars are moderately priced, fuel-efficient, and reliable. Read more on Bankrate.com »

Want to Keep More of Your Money? Here's What Not to Do

Instead of a parent wagging a finger at you, Time offers this list of "don't"s that are meant to help you better manage your money by avoiding some all-too-common traps that can wreak havoc on your... Read more on Time »

How to Get Cheaper Hybrid Rentals

Wanna drive green and save yourself some greenbacks nextt ime you need a rental car? Check out the car sharing programs, suggests The New York Times -- if you only need the hybrid for a short time, Read more on The New York Times »

6 Ways To Pay Less For a Rental Car

Supply and demand are at it again. This time it's the car rental market, and rates this travel season are sky high. CBS Money Watch comes to your rescue with six tips for finding cheaper car rental... Read more on CBS Money Watch »

DriveGain app claims $205 annual fuel savings

Figuring out how to boost your fuel economy just got a little easier thanks to a new app. CNET explains all the details but notes the app is currently compatible only with stick shift versions of... Read more on cnet »

The Top 6 Cheapest Cars

They're certainly not the biggest cars around, but these days you can find a stylish new, but small, set of wheels for less than $13,500. Crave Online has come up with a list of the six best buys. Read more on Crave Online »

The New Small Cars

The auto sector is beginning to roar back to life. Forbes reports that manufacturers will soon be introducing cheap compact sedans that will hold the line on price but include some snazzy features... Read more on Forbes »

Some car models will get cheaper for summer

There's good news and bad news for car buyers this summer. USA Today reports that some prices will fall and others will rise as we approach the end of the 2010 model year. Read this post to learn... Read more on USA Today »

Lowest True Cost to Own Awards

Before you start shopping for a new car, make sure to check out this report from Edmunds. What you'll see is a list of the cheapest cars to own (not just to buy) broken down by car type and price. Read more on Edmunds »

Top 2010 Cars Under $15,000

Say you've got $15-K to spend on a new car. Where to begin? MSN Auto is here to help you out with a list of 10 small, cheap cars you might want to consider. Read more on MSN Autos »

Does It Make Sense To Buy A Used Rental Car?

Shopping for a new used car? Think twice before checking the rental-car counter in search of a cheap deal. The Car Connection notes that the pickings aren't as good as they used to be, so you might... Read more on The Car Connection »

Free iPhone App to find Lowest Gas Prices and Locations from AAA

Traffic is starting to pile up in the apps lane for cheap gasoline. Best Syndication reports that AAA has entered the fray with a free iPhone app that helps you locate gas stations and see the per... Read more on Best Syndication »

How the 40-mpg 2011 Ford Fiesta compares to its thrifty competitors

Gas-guzzling SUVs are so last year. This year we've got a slew of new entrants in the high fuel economy segment, and Consumer Reports has a rundown of eight thrifty gas sippers, including the Ford... Read more on Consumer Reports »

The 10 Least Expensive Cars to Own

There's no two ways about it: owning a car is not cheap, even if you buy the model with the lowest sticker price. Car and Driver reminds us about all the other costs, like insurance and fuel, factored... Read more on Car And Driver »

Trucks dominate list of cheapest vehicles to insure

Ever wonder why it costs more to insure some cars than others? USA Today says it's largely about repair costs, and non-car vehicles are the cheapest to fix. Of the 10 cheapest vehicles to insure, Read more on USA Today »

Report: Inexpensive Mahindra Pickups Could Hit U.S. This Summer

Hankering for a cheap pickup truck? If so, get in line for the possible late-summer release of a fuel-efficient Indian-built pickup that US News & World Report says could sell for less than $25,000. Read more on US News & World Report »

10 Most Fuel-Efficient Sedans

Pssst...wanna buy a four-door sedan but you're worried the local green squad will picket your house? Well, stand up and be proud that you've chosen one the 10 cars on Edmund's list of this year's... Read more on Edmunds »

Bargains in Used Cars

Used cars aren't such a hot deal right now -- that's because supply is low -- but you can still find bargains. And Kiplinger gives you some tips on locating the car you want and negotiating the... Read more on Kiplinger »

Frugal fix to locking your keys in the car

If you've ever locked your keys inside the car, you know just how much that little mishap can cost you (think time and money). But, reports Bankrate.come, there's a cheap and rather ingenious alternative... Read more on Bankrate.com »

What's the cheapest most comfortable compact SUV?

Can you say cheap, compact, and comfortable in one sentence when talking about an SUV? The answer, according to Cars.com is "yes." Read on to see which models make the cut. Read more on Cars.com »

Finally, Inexpensive Auto Leases Making Comeback

More good news for car buyers. Recently we noted that prices are cheaper for some new cars than for the used variety. Now The New York Times reports that car leases are tumbling in price. Looks... Read more on The New York Times »

Survey: Newark cheapest gas in U.S.

If you have any reason to be passing through the Garden State (New Jersey, that is), you might want to wend your way over to Newark. The Star Ledger reports on a survey showing that this is where... Read more on The Star Ledger »

10 Bad Habits and What They Cost You

Do you know how much your bad habits are costing you? WalletPop cheerily helps you figure that out. So do yourself a favor: cut back on all those lattes and text messages -- and, well, the list... Read more on Wallet Pop »

Small Mazda2 will also be the cheapest car in lineup

Can you drive a stick shift? If not, and you're in the market for a cheap car, you might want to learn. According to USA Today, you'll pay about $800 more for automatic transmission on a new Mazda2. Read more on USA Today »

AAA selects best commuting cars, Honda to VW, Ford to Mazda

Drive to work every day? You probably want a car that's comfortable, light on gas, and moderately priced. Theweekdlydriver.com has some suggestions for you, courtesy of research completed by the... Read more on theweeklydriver.com »

2010 Cars: Where the Deals Are

A new car is a big investment regardless of the make or model. So if you're in the market for hot new wheels this year, but want to find a good deal, check out this report from Kiplinger. Read more on Kiplinger »

The Navigator: Find a cheaper car rental rate away from the airport

If you've ever rented a car at the airport, you know how costly that convenience can be -- fees, taxes, and the company's overhead add up fast. But next time, suggests The Washington Post, look... Read more on The Washington Post »

Recommendations for low priced hybrid cars

With an assortment of cheaper hybrid cars now on the market, eco-conscious but budget-minded consumers have something to cheer about: new-model hybrid cars for $19,800-$28,000. Our writer researched... Read more on Cheapism »

Cheap GPS: Gokivo app drops to 99 cents

For those of you who occasionally get lost while driving but hate asking for directions (guys, are you listening?), there's a cheap and convenient iPhone app for you. CNET has all the details. Read more on Cnet »

The Thinking Man's Future Green Car

Forget about those over-hyped hybrids. You can save the planet and your wallet by driving one of these new and low-cost four-cylinder models, due out in the next year. Thanks to AOL Autos for the... Read more on AOL Autos »

Sailing the Caribbean, the Frugal Way

Forget all those cares and woes -- just sail away! Ha, you say, that would cost a fortune. Not so, says The New York Times, in this article about cheap ways to set sail to far away places. The catch? Read more on The New York Times »

How To Drive For 100 MPG

So, you think keeping your tires at the right air pressure is all you need to know about getting more miles out of that gas tank? Hah! Read these fuel-saving tips from an engineer at Ford, courtesy of... Read more on AOL »

Top 10 Cheapest Trucks of 2009

Cash-for-clunkers is come and gone, but you can still get a hot deal on a cool truck. As the 2009 model year winds down, Cardealerreviews.org offers this list of the best trucks for the least bucks. Read more on cardealerreviews.org »

AAA fuel price finder

When you need a tow, you call AAA. When you need to find cheap gas, you check the AAA website. Thanks to ABC4.com for reminding us of this service. Read more on ABC4.com »

Tata Motors Delivers First Nano, World’s Cheapest Car

Wondering what to do with that gas-guzzling SUV that's large enough to carry a football team? Hold on to it for a while, and then trade it in for this new and cheap car from Tata. Bloomberg reports the... Read more on Bloomberg »

The Most Inexpensive Cars To Insure

First it's the high cost of gas, and now it's the high cost of insuring the car so you can keep driving it. But here's a list from Seizedcarauctionsinus.com that cost-saving consumers will appreciate: Read more on seizedcarauctionsinus.com »

Top 10 Cheapest Motorcycle Sportbikes of 2009 by MSRP

The next best thing after a car for getting around town just might be a sportbike. Here's a rundown of good cheap bikes, courtesy of Motorcycle.com. Read more on Motorcycle.com »

Kia Motors' Cheap Chic

Can cars be chic and cheap all at the same time? South Korean carmaker Kia Motors believes so. According to Business Week, Kia is betting the aesthetic of its German design chief will appeal to budget-minded... Read more on Business Week »

5 cheap tech items for summer car trips

"Dreading long car trips this summer? Here are five inexpensive things to can help keep the peace in the car and make the journey more interesting: POIFriend—Jazz up your GPS unit with lists of extra... Read more on San Jose Marcury News »

E.V. has the cheapest gas prices in nation

Buy now while supplies last! Head for the East Valley in Phoenix, and you'll find the nation's cheapest prices for gasoline. The East Valley Tribune reports that excess supplies of the winter blend (of... Read more on East Valley Tribune »