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Thieves Hate Hybrids, No Anti-Theft System Needed

Hybrid owners, high-five. According to the Highway Loss Data Institute, information aggregation sector of the IIHS, the Toyota Prius is among the least stolen cars in America. Thieves, according to HLDI Senior Vice President Kim Hazelbacker, are not particularly progressive thinkers; they want “chrome, horsepower and HEMIs.” Owners of a Cadillac Escalade, Ford F-250, Hummer ...

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Can You Really Get 300 Miles To The Gallon?

Everyone knows that the latest generation of hybrid automobiles delivers much better fuel mileage than the gas guzzlers of yesteryear. The Toyota Prius gets 51 mpg on the highway, 60 mpg in the city, the Honda Civic Hybrid gets 51 mpg on the highway, 49 mpg in the city, and the other hybrids on the ...

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Electric Cars: Helpful to the Environment? At what cost?

Electric vehicles (EVs) promise less greenhouse gas, reduced carcinogenic pollution and a severed dependence from America’s oil dependance. But can these promises be guaranteed? In a large part, the “greenness” of EVs depends on the source from which their electric charge is derived. The electric grid is powered by gargantuan generators. Due to the immense ...

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4 Non-hybrid Gas Sippers

Nervous about buying a hybrid, but still want a fuel efficient car? These four cars are non-hybrids that can compete with hybrid fuel efficiency while still offering the familiarity of traditional engines. 1. Smart ForTwo EPA estimates: 36 MPG city/41 MPG highway/36 combined MSRP: From $11,990 Available as both a classic couple and a convertible, ...

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Girl Cars that Guys Wanna Drive

There are certain cars that are undoubtedly considered “girl cars.” You know the ones. They’re cute, come in great colors, are usually small, sporty, and have all of the coolest features. In fact, they are often so stylish — that boyfriends secretly look for excuses to borrow the car. These cars make a fashion statement, ...

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Best Future-Minded Cool Cars

The auto industry is dusting itself off in a climate of stricter emissions controls and demands for better mileage and has recently unveiled a crop of innovative vehicles either available now, or set to make their debuts shortly. Here’s what the most innovative cars Cheapcars.com has seen in New York, Chicago, and Geneva: 2011 Lotus ...

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Best Cars for Seniors

As you grow older and wiser, your car needs change. A recent study among car experts shows that the auto industry is start to take notice of seniors’ buying power. Cheapcars.com has compiled a list of the top car picks for senior drivers based on safety, accessibility, and affordability. Popular Searches: Senior Citizen Car Insurance ...

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