Car Prices
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The CR-V's more expensive than last year, but not by much.
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Renault City K-ZE goes on sale in China for $8,700
The very small, very cheap Renault City K-ZE is aimed at urban environments in China—and India.
Byron Hurd -
Lexus lowers hybrid prices to reduce premium over gasoline substantially
Gas is cheap in the U.S. and has been for years. Hybrids are no longer a cutting-edge or cool technology; they're just another powertrain. The result is that hybrids have been quietly ebbing as a proportion of total vehicle sales. DON'T MISS: 2018 Lexus RX 450hL hybrid three-row SUV priced from...
John Voelcker -
Buyers still think used electric cars cost more than gas cars; they're wrong
Some of us are perpetually on the hunt for a bargain, yet sometimes our preconceived notions get in the way of saving money on big purchases. Take car buying for instance. Many buyers will opt for a used car because we believe a new car is too expensive, but the truth is many new cars can be had...
Mark Stevenson -
Are car buyers the biggest problem for electric cars? (Yes, of course they are, but it's price)
While it's clear that the transition to plug-in electric cars is accelerating across the globe, in the short term electric cars still face numerous hurdles. Charging infrastructure remains inconsistent, vehicle range is still an issue, and ultimately, the inherent and appropriate conservatism of...
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If 2018 Nissan Leaf has 200-mile range, what will it cost? Poll results
At the moment, the Tesla Model 3 is getting lots of media attention and electric-car buzz now that the company says its first production car has rolled out of the factory—even if features, specs, and pricing isn't yet known. Meanwhile, the 238-mile Chevrolet Bolt EV is at roughly 9,000 cars...
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The electric-car market may be in for a serious downturn when current federal tax incentives end, assuming the Trump administration declines to extend them, according to a new analysis. In 2010, the government began offering tax credits of $2,500 to $7,500 to the first 200,000 U.S. buyers of plug-in electric vehicles from each automaker. Those credits are on their way to drying up, with companies like General Motors, Nissan, and Tesla likely to run out during 2018 or 2019. DON’T MISS: Georgia Electric-Car Sales Plummet After Incentive Replaced By Tax As Edmunds points out in its...
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2017 Hyundai Ioniq prices: hybrid starts at $23,035, electric at $30,335
The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq is the South Korean automaker's first dedicated green model. It will offer three powertrain options in the same body shell: hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric. Those models are just now beginning to hit U.S. showrooms, and we now have pricing information for two of...
Stephen Edelstein -
What will a fully-loaded Tesla Model 3 cost? Poll results
Now that the 238-mile Chevrolet Bolt EV is arriving in more dealers each month, anticipation fever has turned to the Tesla Model 3. (There's a new generation of the Nissan Leaf coming too, but so far not a lot of people seem to be focusing on that.) The Silicon Valley carmaker's Model 3 electric...
John Voelcker -
2017 Kia Niro hybrid 'crossover' wagon priced from $23,800
Almost a year after it was unveiled at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, the 2017 Kia Niro hybrid is finally going on sale. The Niro is Kia's first dedicated hybrid vehicle, and the Korean carmaker has taken an unusual tack in describing its new model. Kia calls the Niro a crossover, but its relatively...
Stephen Edelstein -
Electric Car Price Guide: every 2017 all-electric car, with specs (updated)
It's a hot topic whenever anyone mentions electric cars: pricing. Many electric cars are more expensive than their regular counterparts, though in general they cost far less to run on a per-mile basis. But what do today's electric and plug-in cars actually cost? We've gathered the relevant data for...
Stephen Edelstein -
Fuel-economy rules not the cause of rising auto prices: analysis
Automakers are wrongfully blaming fuel-economy rules for increased prices, analysts argue.
Stephen Edelstein -
The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel sedan will start at $24,670 when it goes on sale next year.
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Fiat to slash prices on aging small car lines: report
Fiat will reportedly slash prices on certain 500 models.
Stephen Edelstein -
2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell to lease for $369 a month
Honda still says the 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell will go on sale before the end of the year.
Stephen Edelstein -
2017 Chevy Bolt EV price: electric car starts at $37,495 before incentives (as promised)
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car will carry a price of $37,495 for the base LT trim level, including the mandatory destination charge, before incentives. The Bolt EV Premier model starts at $41,780 before incentives. The Premier trim includes front and rear heated and leather-appointed...
John Voelcker -
Tesla Model X 60D entry-level model arrives with 200-mi range
With Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] recently reviving the 60-kilowatt-hour battery option for the Model S, it was only a matter of time until the option was added to the related Model X. Tesla finally made it official on Tuesday when it announced the Model X 60D. The good news for potential buyers is...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio prices start at under $20,000
The 2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio starts at $19,650.
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The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid starts at $28,645.
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2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE: $30K Price For New Electric Car Version
Volkswagen is adding a new base model to the 2016 e-Golf lineup.
Stephen Edelstein -
2014 Mercedes B-Class: Best Electric-Car Lease Deal Available?
An unadvertised incentive could make Mercedes' electric car the deal of the moment.
Stephen Edelstein -
2015 Ford Focus Electric Price Cut To $29,995, A $6K Drop: Report
It appears that the 2015 Ford Focus Electric will get a major price cut of $6,000, bringing the suggested retail price to $29,995--more in line with the best-selling Nissan Leaf. The battery-electric Focus is now in its fourth model year, and only about 4,000 have been sold since it first went on...
John Voelcker -
Ford Focus & Ford C-Max Hybrid: Is Now The Best Time To Buy?
Dry announcements about temporary auto-plant shutdowns can sometimes offer hints to possible bargains on new cars. In this case, Ford said it will close the plant that makes the Ford C-Max Hybrid (and Energi plug-in hybrid) and the Ford Focus compact sedan and hatchback for two separate weeks in...
John Voelcker -
2014 Toyota Prius Liftback Starts At $24,025, Same As Last Year
The 2014 Toyota Prius Liftback will cost the same as a 2013 model.
Stephen Edelstein