A new survey indicates that Gen Y consumers—a.k.a., Millenials, those born roughly between 1982 and 1993—are more interested in hybrids and electric cars than they are in traditional, gas-powered automobiles. The problem, …
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We Pay More to Drive Than We Spend on Taxes
By the time the costs of gas, insurance, tolls, parking, and car payments are added up, the average American family spends more on driving than on health insurance or taxes. And for the bulk of society—those who use cars every …
Do EVs Save Drivers Money in the Long Run?
Electric cars and gas-electric hybrids have bigger sticker prices than their conventional-engine and hybrid-engine counterparts. But does the cheaper price of “fueling up” by simply plugging in result in savings for electric …
6 New Developments in the World of Electric Cars
American drivers will soon be able to buy—or share—a wider variety of cars that require little or no gasoline to operate. Here, a half-dozen noteworthy developments for everyone curious about the rise of electric vehicles.
What’s New & Weird in Baby Formula, Cars, Beer, Gluttony, and More
I’m not sure why you’d want to buy a beer for a friend—or your dad—on Facebook. But you can now do so. Here’s a roundup of odd and interesting consumer news and trends.
Huh? Brand-New Chevy Volts Cost Thousands Less Than ‘Pre-Owned’ Models
Supply appears to not be keeping up with demand for Chevrolet’s new hybrid-electric car, and dealerships are taking advantage of the situation in totally shady, but apparently legal ways.
