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47% of Americans Fear Running Out of Charge — Is EV Range Anxiety Still Real in 2026?
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47% of Americans Fear Running Out of Charge — Is EV Range Anxiety Still Real in 2026?

Nearly half of Americans say EV range is still their top concern — but with 300-mile batteries and 156,000 charging ports nationwide, is the fear keeping pace with reality?

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5 Things Dealers Don't Want You to Know Before You Walk In — and How to Use Each One
Buyer's Guide

5 Things Dealers Don't Want You to Know Before You Walk In — and How to Use Each One

Dealers negotiate cars every day. You do it every few years. Here are five tactics the dealership playbook relies on — and exactly how to counter each one before you set foot on the lot.

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300,000 Used EVs Are About to Flood the Market — and Buyers Could Finally Win
Buyer's Guide

300,000 Used EVs Are About to Flood the Market — and Buyers Could Finally Win

Over 300,000 low-mileage, warranty-backed used EVs are hitting the market in 2026 — the largest off-lease wave in electric vehicle history. Here's how to find the best one.

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Car Insurance Costs $2,539 a Year on Average — Here's Why Yours May Be Even Higher
Financial Smarts

Car Insurance Costs $2,539 a Year on Average — Here's Why Yours May Be Even Higher

The average American now pays $2,539 a year for full coverage car insurance — and a single ticket or accident can push that number up by 54%. Here's what's driving costs and how to fight back.

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Gas at $4 a Gallon Is Reshaping How Americans Think About Their Next Car
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Gas at $4 a Gallon Is Reshaping How Americans Think About Their Next Car

Gas crossed $4 a gallon in April 2026, and American drivers have already paid $8.4 billion more at the pump since the Iran war began. Here's how the fuel shock is reshaping car buying decisions across the country.

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$1,000 Monthly Car Payments Are Now Normal — Here's How to Avoid One
Financial Smarts

$1,000 Monthly Car Payments Are Now Normal — Here's How to Avoid One

Nearly 1 in 5 American car buyers is now paying over $1,000 a month for their vehicle. Here's exactly how to make sure you're not one of them.

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