Car Prices
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The very small, very cheap Renault City K-ZE is aimed at urban environments in China—and India.
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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...
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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...
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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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Ending tax credits would kill electric-car market, Edmunds says
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...
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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 them. DON'T MISS: Hyundai Ioniq Electric beats Prius Prime, BMW i3 on energy efficiency (Nov 2016) The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid starts at $23,035, while the Ioniq Electric model starts at $30,035. Both base prices include an $835 destination charge, but not any federal, state, or local incentives...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Fuel-economy rules not the cause of rising auto prices: analysis
Automakers are wrongfully blaming fuel-economy rules for increased prices, analysts argue.
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Chevrolet Cruze Diesel prices released, from $24,670 up (update)
The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel sedan will start at $24,670 when it goes on sale next year.
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Fiat will reportedly slash prices on certain 500 models.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio prices start at under $20,000
The 2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio starts at $19,650.
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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Starts At $28,645
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid starts at $28,645.
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Volkswagen is adding a new base model to the 2016 e-Golf lineup.
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2014 Mercedes B-Class: Best Electric-Car Lease Deal Available?
An unadvertised incentive could make Mercedes' electric car the deal of the moment.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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2013 Smart Electric Drive Coupe Lease Price Lowered To $139
The prices just keep falling on plug-in electric cars. The latest to announce a new, lower lease price is Smart, which cut the monthly cost of a three-year lease on its 2013 ForTwo Electric Drive Coupe from $199 to just $139. That's not the lowest single electric-car lease we're aware of in the...
John Voelcker