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Smart Used Cars: Top 10 Used Crossovers

You're looking for a used car. You need one that's dependable and economical. A sedan's not going to cut it, and the low gas mileage of a heavy truck-based SUV is out of the question. Enter the crossover SUV: A happy compromise of the best of both worlds. Offering car-like handling and better fuel economy than an SUV, plus the utility of an SUV, the only question left is which used crossover to buy. We've crunched the numbers and listed our picks from 10 to 1 to help you reach your own happy conclusion, one of reliability, economy and good gas mileage.

250 Hours a Year Commuting: Making the Most of the Drive to Work

At five days a week, 50 weeks a year, that means I spend 250 hours each year commuting to and from work. For some of you, it is twice that. That is a lot of time that is often wasted. Learn to make the most of it by turning your car into a resource. In 250 hours, for instance, you could learn conversational Spanish or become an expert in just about any subject. Here's how you can get started.

Expert Picks: SUVs Rated from 4.0 to 5.0 Stars

High gasoline prices will never eliminate the fact that many people simply need an SUV or crossover for family hauling duties. A quick review reveals that there are many new SUVs and crossovers to choose from, too many in fact, and many manufacturers offer more than one than one SUV in the segment. With such a mind-boggling array of choices, making the right one can be hard.

Buying a Used Hybrid? Tips For Buying Your Green Machine

Many consumers are considering purchasing a hybrid as their next vehicle. And now that hybrids have been around a few years, buying a used hybrid is a real option. Here are some tips that should help you pick out the real deal and avoid the lemons among previously owned green cars.

Expert Picks: Family Sedans

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is, "What car would you drive?" It's a natural, of course. Since we drive so many cars, we have a good idea of what works and what doesn't. To help answer the inevitable, we've assembled our favorite family sedans. Starting with the EPA's market class ratings, we pared it down to 10 vehicles that get at least 4 stars from us. Some are expected, some are surprising . . .

Top 10 Sports Cars by Annual Fuel Cost

So you want to have fun behind the wheel, but you worry sports cars aren't great on gas. Fear not: We've assembled a list of 10 fun cars for 2008 with low annual fuel costs.

Road Rage: What to Do

Road rage. It's hard to understand, yet it happens to everyone. In fact, you may be a victim and not even know it -� or a victim and perpetrator, all wrapped up in one big bundle of frazzled nerves. Here's how to battle road rage--tips for staying calm, cool, and in one piece!

Tips to Fighting Driving Fatigue

Hey. Wake up. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 23 percent of Americans have actually fallen asleep while driving. National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration research shows that fatigue is a contributing factor in approximately 100,000 motor vehicle crashes annually. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

About Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles

As shoppers have streamed into dealerships to take advantage of unprecedented rebate and finance offers, a new type of vehicle has emerged: certified pre-owned vehicles. And while it really isn't all that new, and has always been a choice for used vehicle shoppers, certified pre-owned vehicles have now become a strong option for new vehicle buyers, as increasing numbers of late model vehicles are being turned in, tested, and certified for quality. But what exactly is certification?

A Guide to Hands-Free Calling in Your Car

If you don't live in a state with cell-phone laws, well, start looking for a hands-free mobile-phone device for your car anyways-- our bet is that sooner or later you'll probably need one. With that in mind, here's a look at some of the best options on the market today for consumers looking to go hands-free in their cars.

Top 10 Family Sedans by Annual Fuel Cost

A family sedan can be your best friend, just like a dog. But there are good dogs, like Lassie saving Timmy, and bad dogs, the kind that rip up the furniture and tear the garden apart. Here then is a list of 10 well-behaved midsized sedans, ranked by annual fuel cost, because when it comes to cars, no one wants to buy a dog that drinks too much gas.

Five Cars that Offer Savings at the Pump

Skyrocketing oil prices have Americans hoping for relief, fast relief. Car buyers are rushing to smaller, more gas efficient vehicles. Here's a look at today's five most efficient gasoline-powered cars.

Top Ten Fuel Saving Tips

We're accustomed to our freedom, and part of that used to mean traveling with little concern about fuel prices. But with regular gas approaching $4 per gallon, those days of fossil fuel-burning gluttony are headed for the history books. As was the case three decades ago, drivers are forced to focus on methods to improve fuel efficiency, thereby saving money at the pump.

Ten Tips to Inspect a Used Car

Even though your Uncle Bobby looks trustworthy, I wouldn't buy his car without reading this first.

Commentary: Hidden Problems with Trucks Can Spell Disaster

Most drivers have enough to keep themselves occupied while traveling on a freeway without having the additional worry of being struck by a flying object or facing an obstacle in their path which has escaped from a truck or tractor-trailer. Hazards to safe travel becoming more common as increased numbers of big rigs use our highways include not only detached trailer hitches but other components that have either disintegrated or fallen off a truck such as wheels, tires, wheel assemblies, brakes, brake drums, mufflers, muffler assemblies and, too often, the loads themselves.

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