Top Earners Drove 55% of U.S. New-Car Spending in 2024
Fifty-five percent of U.S. new-vehicle spending came from the highest-earning 20% of households in 2024, according to a recent Center…
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Ford Maverick Owner Cuts $11,000 Transmission Quote in Half With Rebuild
An independent rebuild reportedly reduced one Ford Maverick owner’s transmission bill from an approximately $11,000 dealer quote to about $5,500….
AAA Finds Hybrids Cheapest in All Four Direct Vehicle-Class Comparisons
Electric vehicles had the lowest energy costs and lower maintenance expenses, yet hybrids still finished cheapest in every direct three-powertrain…
Tesla Owner Says 1,857 Miles Cost $136, Plus $1,035 for Home Charging
$136 divided by 1,857 miles works out to approximately 7.3 cents per mile. That was one Tesla owner’s reported home-charging…
AAA Finds EV Charging 66%–70% Cheaper, but Electric Sedans Cost 29.1% More
Electric vehicles had the lowest energy expense in AAA’s 2026 Your Driving Costs analysis, with charging costs running about 66%…
Cybertruck Owner Spends $774 Over 15,000 Miles but Leak Persists
$773.56 is what Tesla Cybertruck owner Matt Danadel reported spending on charging and routine maintenance over one year and 15,000…