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BEST VALUES IN CARS, TECH, TRAVEL & ENTERTAINMENT

NEW, USED, HYBRIDS, LEASE . . .
Compare car prices, gas mileage and features; get reviews and advice on financing and auto insurance. Our guide also covers used car values, too.
 
DRIVE TIME
Diesel Cleans Up Its Act
The New Models are green, fuel-efficient and may be a better choice than a hybrid.
 
CARS
So Cheap, Who Cares About Gas?
Fire-sale prices on SUVs make up for the pain at the pump.
 
CARS
Living la Vida Geo
Gas-sipping retro cars from the 90s are setting the used-car market afire. So is my car sexy -- or what?
 
DRIVE TIME
Junk Your Gas Guzzler?
There's nothing like $100 fill-ups to put your big bruiser on the endangered list.
 
DRIVE TIME
Electric Cars Get a Jolt
Carmakers are revving up to produce vehicles as easy to recharge as your Dirt Devil. PLUS: See our electric-car slide show.
 
ARCHIVES
The economic slump has many vehicles going for near-invoice prices. Plus, rebates and low-rate financing deals abound.
In this soft economy, you can strike a bargain on everything from a Ford to a Lexus.
Carmakers are responding to consumers who want more environmentally friendly vehicles.
Hybrid versions of the GMC Yukon and Cheverolet Tahoe get a test drive.
Here's how to keep more cash in your pocket when you're at the pump.
Whether the accident is your fault or the other guy's, make sure you go to an appropriate repair shop -- and ask for what you require.
See the Best in Class, Best New Car, Best Resale, Most Fuel-Efficient and First for Safety for 11 car categories.
Headed to the dealership? Know what you’re looking for when you take a car out for a test drive.
Learning to love a big crossover
You can negotiate a smart car lease: here's how.
TOP REBATES
Vehicle Amount* Through
Compact
08 Chevrolet HHR $1000 C 09/02/08
Midsize
08 Honda Accord V6 Sedan $500 D 09/02/08
Sport
08 Mercedes SLK $6000 D 08/31/08
Full Size
08 Acura RL $4000 D Not Set
Van
08 Honda Odyssey $2500 D 09/02/08
SUV
09 Honda Pilot $2000 C 09/02/08
Source: CarBargains; Updated 08/20/08
* r: rebate to buyer; d: dealer incentive.
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