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Electric cars “have by far the lowest lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions,” says ICCT, the international group that helped uncover Dieselgate.
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Mercedes-Benz will get half its sales from EVs and plug-in hybrids by 2025, then be all-electric by 2030 (except in a few tiny markets).
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Trailer brake controllers improve braking, balance, and handling while towing. As the name implies, they control a trailer’s brakes by electronically linking them to the driver’s inputs. Here are five of the best.
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Autonomous Lyft-Ford Escape ride-share vehicles will launch this year in Miami. These self-drivers will still have "safety drivers" behind the wheel.
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Changing your vehicle’s battery every 2-3 years will keep it running at its best, but which battery you choose depends on what your vehicle’s needs are. Here, Forbes lists six of the top-performing choices for 2021.
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Your vehicle plays a role in your car insurance rates, but how much? Our sister site, Forbes Advisor, looked at average auto insurance rates for more than 50 top-selling vehicles to find the most and least expensive to insure.
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This could be the best time ever to sell or trade in your used car. Here are 5 ways to ensure you're getting top dollar for your sale.
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Seat covers for dogs protect car interiors from scratching and mishaps. Pair them with a harness to keep the dog from roaming or flying about in an accident.
NADA Guide
This site from the National Automobile Dealers Association offers a broad range of information to help educate people in the market to buy, sell or trade a vehicle. Use their popular pricing and specification information to find car valuation. Find research, pictures and reviews for new, used and classic vehicles for sale in the Decatur area.
Consumer Reports
Produced by Consumers Union, Consumer Reports is an expert, independent, nonprofit organization offering ratings and recommendations on cars, trucks and other products. Their vehicle summaries include ratings based on vehicle reliability, owner satisfaction, safety, fuel economy, comfort, costs of ownership and more. Note that a subscription is required for portions of the site.
Car & Driver
A companion site to the popular auto enthusiast magazine by the same name, this Web site offers buyers guides and reviews as well as news and video from the auto industry. The site also includes coverage of auto shows and the latest in concept cars. Use it to discover which cars are most popular among Illinois drivers and which are the best selling makes and models in the Decatur area.
Safercar.gov
Produced by the National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration, this site offers extensive safety information. Find details on defects and recalls for vehicles, tires, child restraints and other equipment. Sign-up for recall alerts and find child safety seat inspection stations in the Decatur area. Learn about airbags and how to survive auto accidents. Get answers to all your questions about vehicle safety ratings.
Federal Citizen Information Center
This useful site is a service of the U.S. General Services Administration. Download consumer guides for buying a new or used vehicle. Learn how you can buy a car from the U.S. government's fleet. Get helpful information on comparing discounts and reducing your auto insurance expenses. Get the facts on vehicle financing--what it is, how to apply, special financing offers, cash back and rebate eligibility.
FuelEconomy.gov
From the U.S. Dept. of Energy, this site offers vehicle comparisons based on gas mileage (MPG), fuel cost, greenhouse gas emissions, energy impact score and air pollution ratings. Calculate your MPG and learn gas mileage tips for saving money. Learn about hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.
CarFax Vehicle History Reports
CARFAX Vehicle History Reports⢠are available on all used cars and light trucks model year 1981 or later. Using a vehicle's VIN you can pull a report containing information that might impact your decision about a used vehicle. The report includes information like title information, including salvaged or junked titles; flood damage history; total loss accident history; odometer readings; lemon history; number of owners; accident indicators, such as airbag deployments; state emissions inspection results; service record and vehicle use (taxi, rental, lease, etc.). CARFAX Reports do incur a fee, though the site offers some free reports.
AnnualCreditReport.com
AnnualCreditReport.com is the only source authorized by the FTC for the free annual credit report that's yours by law. The Fair Credit Reporting Act guarantees you access to your credit report for free from each of the three nationwide credit reporting companies, Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, every 12 months. Before your visit the car dealership, use this site to learn your credit score and identify blemishes on your report.