Hurray! Drivers are now seeing the year’s cheapest prices at the pump. Let’s not get carried away and actually declare these …
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Finally! After Months of Increases, Gas Prices Drop
In June, amid plummeting gas prices, the prospect of a $3-per-gallon national average seemed like it could become a reality by Halloween. After reaching the most expensive ever gas prices for September—which came on the heels …
What Happens When We Reach ‘Peak Car’?
Despite several strong months of new-car sales in a row, the average American is driving less and less each year. Drivers have been hitting the road less for years in countries such as France, Spain, Belgium, Australia, New …
Highest Ever Prices at Pump for September: When’s the Gas-Price Plunge Coming?
Gas prices rarely rise after Labor Day. But they did this year, hitting a national average of $3.88 recently. That’s the highest ever average price for a gallon of regular in September, as GasBuddy noted. What’s more, in many …
Auto Screen Overload: Is There Too Much Tech in Cars?
In a column for Automotive News, Larry P. Vellequette risks getting labeled as a cranky old-fashioned fuddy-duddy by calling for a halt to the arms race for more and more video screens in cars. In the column, which he presumably …
Drivers Have Embraced Small Cars – Will Minicars Be Next?
Given the popularity of small SUVs and subcompacts like the Chevy Sonic, today’s drivers appear to be buying the idea that downsizing can equate to an upgraded ride. Now that smaller vehicles are viewed as acceptable—smart, …
Why Do Consumers Avoid One Car and Buy Another? Often, for No Good Reason at All
A new study shows that when many drivers are shopping for cars, they don’t winnow their searches by researching vehicle quality and reliability reports. Instead, they often make their decisions based on preconceived notions and …
Gas Prices Are Expected to Drop Big Time, But When?
Since May, the national average for a gallon of gas has dropped from $3.95 to the current price of $3.63. The experts predict that you’ll save even more the longer you wait to fill up. Crude oil prices have dropped sharply over …
