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 »
In another one of those market oddities, a new car may be cheaper than a used car right now. Mercury News explains that subsidized interest rates on loans for new models and heavy demand for used... Read more on Mercury News »
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 »
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 »
You don't have to be a jet-setter to love the cheap iPhone travel apps. All you need do is follow the trail laid out by the Huffington Post and you'll find all the apps you need for a thrifty and... Read more on Huffington Post »
Looking to save on the cost of gasoline? Check out these fuel-efficient crossovers. Cars.com compares three models, all priced at less than $26,500. Read more on Cars.com »
Traffic is starting to pile up in the apps lane for cheap gasoline. Bestsyndication 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 Bestsyndication »
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 »
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 »
Commuting costs add up quickly: five times a week, 52 weeks a year (that's without a vacation, of course). So Bankrate.com comes to the rescue with six suggestions that just might leave you with... Read more on Bankrate.com »
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 »
Gasoline prices are climbing again, so here are some ideas from 7online that will require changing some entrenched habits but should help boost that mileage and trim those gas costs. Read more on 7online »
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 »
That boring old sedan may actually be the most economical buy. You might find a good deal on SUVs and trucks, but The Car Connection cautions that the cost of owning these cars outstrips the cost... Read more on The Car Connection »
We might be used to high prices at the gas pump, but there's nothing like finding a deal. Appmodo.com reviews an app that aggregates gasoline price information and lets you find the cheapest gas... Read more on Appmodo.com »
Whenever you gas up your car, pay the insurance bill, or take it in for repair, you're reminded how costly it is to own a vehicle. WiseBread has some tips that can save you money on the car you... Read more on WiseBread »
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 »
All those premium consumer goods look so enticing. But here are some tips from BUXR about the biggest ripoffs and where to find the goods that are worth their price. Read more on BUXR »
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 »
For a little more than what you'd pay for a bike, you can actually buy a car. The Car Connection has a rundown of the four wheelers, with engines, that you can buy for $13,000 or less. At least... Read more on The Car Connection »
You know that green stuff you used to carry in your pocket? Well, it's making a comeback. Why? Because, as Bankrate.com points out, a surprising number of merchants and service providers give discounts... Read more on Bankrate.com »
The cheap small car market is starting to get crowded. Forbes reports on a new batch of subcompacts due to hit the market this year, and notes that a cheap sticker price no longer means sacrificing... Read more on Forbes »
There's a website for just about everything these days. Kim Komando directs you to a site that will help you figure out your gas mileage. Do you really want to know? Read more on Kim Komando »
Hype keeps building around the world's cheapest car as the Tata Nano enters the pantheon of great design. Theweeklydriver.com reports that a yellow edition will be on display at the Coopher-Hewitt... Read more on theweeklydriver.com »
Some people can smell a deal a mile away. At least that's what Autoblog.com speculates in trying to understand why interest in the 2010 Prius actually increased (based on hits at an online car... Read more on Autoblog.com »
If you've been reading reports about the Tata Nano, you know it's the world's cheapest car. But by the time it hits these shores in a few years, writes Read more on US News & World Report »
You've got to believe frugal is really in if the Detroit automakers are pushing practicality over fantasy at the annual auto show. But that's exactly what's happening this year, according to AnnArbor.com. Read more on AnnArbor.com »
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 »
Goodbye expensive, oversized, and gas-guzzling SUVs and hello to downsized, energy efficient, and cheap mini-cars. The Car Connection reports that Nissan will soon introduce two models selling for... Read more on The Car Connection »
The hybrid market is certainly heating up. Toyota just unveiled new concept car that is more compact and fuel efficient than current Toyota hybrids, according to USA Today. But patience has its... Read more on USA Today »
Once upon a time, we loved our giant Hummers and SUVs. But times change and now we're loving small cars and hyrids. According to the National Post, Tata Motors hopes to cash in on this sea-change... Read more on National Post »
Forget what you think you know about car prices. According to The Fresno Bee, the market is now topsy-turvy, with used car prices often topping the cost of a new car. So if you've been eyeing a... Read more on The Fresno Bee »
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 »
The race to the bottom keeps going. According to Edmonds.com, this time Hyundai is in the lead, with its new very low-priced Accent Blue, a four-cylinder model with a few luxury-like features that's... Read more on Edmonds.com »
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 »
Apps galore for the iPhone and iPod touch, reports Macworld.com. And better yet, these new apps will help save you money regardless where you are or what you want to buy. Read more on Macworld »
"Japanese automaker Nissan has announced plans to sell an all-electric sedan, likely similar to its Versa, in Japan by 2010. The car will use a compact lithium-ion battery to achieve a driving range of... Read more on MSNBC »
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 »
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 »
Forget about those trickle-down policies the big guys in Washington keep promising. Go with the bottom-up approach and take control of your environment. SmartMoney.com lists five ways to cut your energy... Read more on SmartMoney.com »
Is it a mid-size or a compact? Well, as the Associated Press reports, this new low-priced car from Nissan is mid-size on the inside and compact on the outside. Sufficiently confused? Read more on Associated Press »
There are just some things you can't do without. And gasoline for the car is one of them. So MSN Money deconstructs the whole gas pricing thing by way of offering some tips that might save you some dough... Read more on MSN Money »
This new diesel sportwagon from Volkswagen may prove to be hot competition for that hybrid you've been eyeing. Gearlog suggests frugal drivers should check it out. Read more on Gearlog »
These new car deals just keep getting better and better. As CNN Money reports, Hyundai is now offering buyers a choice between a year's worth of gasoline at a fixed price or $1,000 cash. Get it while it... Read more on CNN Money »
What's a driver to do? You need gas now but are sure you can find a cheaper price than the station on the corner. The solution, suggests App Craver, comes from a new iPhone application that helps you find... Read more on App Craver »
The cheapest gas always seems one gas station away. But instead of driving around looking for the best deal, try this iPhone and iPod Touch app from Crazymikesapps.com. Read more on crazymikesapps.com »
Gasoline prices may be creeping up, but the steep decline from last summer is just what many Americans needed to get out their maps and plan a trip. The Associated Press reports more people travelling... Read more on Associated Press »
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 »
