Electric cars are some of fastest-selling used vehicles in the U.S.

2017 Fiat 500eNot every car buyer can afford a brand-new vehicle, which often makes gently used vehicles an appealing alternative. But while cars that plug in take only a small share of new-vehicle purchases today—about 1 percent—they're apparently very popular once they're used. In fact, electric and plug-in cars dominate the top 10 fastest-selling...

Car subscription services to take 1 of 5 sales by 2023, Volvo CEO says

2019 Volvo XC40The 2019 Volvo XC40 not only represents the Swedish brand's first compact crossover to be sold in the U.S. but its first shot at a new model for drivers to obtain cars: a subscription service. During the XC40 launch, Volvo revealed it would introduce Care by Volvo, a subscription service giving access to the compact crossover. For a flat monthly...

Car subscription services to take 1 of 5 sales by 2023, Volvo CEO says

2019 Volvo XC40The 2019 Volvo XC40 not only represents the Swedish brand's first compact crossover to be sold in the U.S. but its first shot at a new model for drivers to obtain cars: a subscription service. During the XC40 launch, Volvo revealed it would introduce Care by Volvo, a subscription service giving access to the compact crossover. For a flat monthly...

Why one guy bought a 2017 Nissan Leaf electric car: it was a great deal

2017 Nissan Leaf  The deals, incentives, and rebates currently available on the 2017 Nissan Leaf are generous and well documented. A handful of utility companies across the United States have offered generous discounts, likely backed by Nissan itself, to move the current-generation Leaf from dealerships to driveways. All of this has occurred as the 2018 Nissan Leaf...

Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for September 2017

2018 Toyota Prius CAnother month has gone by, which means it's time for another round of superb deals for hybrid, electric, and fuel-efficient cars. For September, many of last month's cars hold their place on the list, though incentives have gotten better for some of them. As always, offers listed here reflect the Southern California region unless otherwise noted...

Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for August 2017

2013 Toyota Avalon HybridAs North America rounds out the final weeks of summer, plenty of discounts and deals remain on fuel-efficient, hybrid, and electric cars. The month of August sees a number of familiar nameplates remain as best buys, while a few newcomers arrive to represent excellent new values. Below are August's best deals on hybrid, electric, and fuel-efficient...

Note to (a few) electric-car advocates: get off your high horses

Owner Dawn Hall before 800-mile road trip in 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric carAny movement produces passionate advocates, angry detractors, even as the vast mass of people pay it little or no attention. When that movement involves most people's second most-expensive purchase, and plays a role in reducing manmade carbon emissions to alleviate the worst effects of climate change, things can get heated. And so it is among...

Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for July 2017

2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Catskill Mountains, NY, Feb 2016The month of July brings plenty of juicy deals on battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, conventional hybrid, and fuel-efficient vehicles. Much like last month, many of the deals remain. However, there are a few newcomers to the list for July—including one vehicle that may startle a few consumers. Without further ado, here are this month's best...