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Used High-Mileage Hybrids, Yellow Taxi Paint Thrown In For Free

We've talked about the longevity of hybrid cars on several occasions before, usually when some myth about batteries dying at ridiculously short intervals comes up. But just how much faith would you put in a high-mileage hybrid? Enough to part with your cash for an ex-NYC Ford Escape Hybrid taxi?...

April 30, 2013 by Antony Ingram 6

Downside Of More Diesels: Rising Depreciation?

March 4, 2013 12

Electric Cars Lose Value Quicker Than Others, But Not By Much

December 17, 2012 8

Can You Buy A Used Toyota Prius Hybrid For Under $5,000?

September 10, 2012 1

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Five Used Hybrid Cars To Consider Steering Clear Of

Some used cars are better bets than others. And just as there are new hybrids you may want to consider avoiding, some used hybrids may be a more conservative bet than others... July 17, 2012 by John Voelcker 14

Prices Drop For Used High-MPG Cars, June A Good Time To Buy

Like so many Americans, perhaps you've been thinking you really have to replace your old car this year. And maybe you're thinking your next car should get much better gas... May 30, 2012 by John Voelcker 1

2011 Nissan Leaf, Nashville, October 2010

Year-Old Nissan Leaf Electric Car: Worth 70 Or 95 Percent Of New Price?

There's lot of discussion about how the value of electric cars will hold up over time, depending on how long their expensive lithium-ion battery packs last and how quickly... May 29, 2012 by John Voelcker 30

Best Used Green Cars To Buy: Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

OK, OK, calm down. Yes, we're recommending a full-size sport utility with a huge V-8 engine as a "best used green car to buy." Why? Because there are green choices in every... May 3, 2012 by John Voelcker 2

Best Used Green Cars To Buy: 2005-2012 Ford Escape Hybrid

The Ford Escape Hybrid occupies a special place in green-car history. It was the first hybrid built in the U.S., the first one from a U.S. carmaker, and the first hybrid... May 2, 2012 by John Voelcker

2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition

Best Used Green Car To Buy: Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Last week we started a series of the Five Best Used Green Cars To Buy. We've already looked at two of the best-known green cars, the 2004-2009 Toyota Prius and the 2006-2011... April 30, 2012 by Antony Ingram 4

Best Used Green Cars To Buy: 2006-2011 Honda Civic Hybrid

Now in its third generation, the Honda Civic Hybrid is one of the stalwarts of the compact hybrid class, having been around in one form or another since its introduction to... April 27, 2012 by Antony Ingram 2

Five Best Used Green Cars To Buy

As cars get more reliable and last longer, the case for buying "gently used" cars gets stronger and stronger. But suppose you want to drive green, and you're aware that the... April 25, 2012 by John Voelcker 11

2004-2009 Toyota Prius battery pack, second generation

How Long Will Your Electric Car Battery Last? Science Is On The Case

We all know that battery packs are the biggest Achilles Heel of the electric car, which is why automakers like Nissan and General Motors are working hard to improve the... April 12, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 10

Want A Used Small Car? Consumer Reports Rates Best Deals

Shopping for a used car can be one of life’s more frustrating experiences. If you know what you’re looking for in terms of year, make and model, the trouble is... March 29, 2012 by Kurt Ernst

Five Top Used High Mileage Cars To Help You Survive High Gas Prices

Unless you don’t own a car, or happen to drive an all-electric car, the chances are you’ll have noticed that gas prices have risen dramatically over the past few... February 23, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 2

A Little Math Lesson: Are Used Cars Greener Than Hybrids?

It's a common question: Which is greener, continuing to drive my old car or buying a new, more fuel-efficient one? As with many such questions, the answer is: It depends. But... January 23, 2012 by John Voelcker 2

Want A Good Deal On A Used, High MPG Car? Wait Till The Holidays

If you’re in the market for a used car -- especially a small car or hybrid that gets good gas-mileage -- you might know that used car prices have been dropping since... October 18, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield

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Five Classic Cars With Modern-Day Gas Mileage

Ask most people to name a classic or vintage car, and they’ll probably give you a list of V8 powered muscle cars not known for their high gas mileage. But the quest for... September 22, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 7

Buying A Used Toyota Prius? Here’s What You Need To Know

The venerable Toyota Prius hybrid is generally accepted as the car which changed consumer’s attitude toward hybrid-electric drivetrains. While the Prius wasn’t... August 29, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield