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Happy Earth Day! Why are more Green cars paid with 'Green' than Gas Cars?

Happy Earth Day! Why are more Green cars paid with ‘Green’ than Gas Cars?

In honor of Earth Day, we thought we’d share some interesting facts on Green Cars.

Experian Automotive released a study recently in which findings showed that in 2014, 18% of green car buyers paid cash versus just 15.2% of gas-powered car buyers. Melinda Zabritski, senior director of automotive finance for Experian shared her thoughts on this stat, “To put it in context, nationally, consumers…

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Are You Upside Down In Your Car? Get Out of the Red and Into a Car

Are You Upside Down In Your Car? Get Out of the Red and Into a Car

Here’s the scenario: You got a great deal on the sedan you bought in 2012 – zero down and a great low monthly payment. Now you want to upgrade into an SUV, and bring your sedan in to trade. It’s in great condition but there’s just one problem, you owe more than it’s worth. Now what?

Being upside down in your vehicle doesn’t seem like an issue…until you need a new car, then financing can get a…

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KBB.com Lists Top 10 Best Green Cars of 2015

KBB.com Lists Top 10 Best Green Cars of 2015

KBB.com released its top ten list of Best Green Cars of 2015, just in time for Earth day, coming up this week. The list was compiled after considering efficiency, overall appeal and value for each. As more manufacturers are jumping on board the green train, creating more energy efficient models, the list is becoming increasingly harder to narrow down to just 10.  Just a few years ago, plug-in and…

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Looking for the Best SUV Incentives for April?

Looking for the Best SUV Incentives for April?

Whether your family is growing or you’re taking more trips to the mountains, an SUV is a great way to get around town or country. If you’re in the market for a new sport utility vehicle, we’ve uncovered the best April SUV incentives for 2015. It’s not too late! End of month is a great time to get the best deal. Check out these great incentives, and customize your new SUV on CarLingo.com.

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Best April New Car Incentives

Best April New Car Incentives

Looking for the best April new car incentives? It’s not too late to take advantage of some great manufacturer incentives going on right now.  The end of the month is typically the best time to get the best deal. We’ve done the research for you and listed the top incentives this month.

Go to CarLingo today to claim one of these great deals!

Honda Civic – Popular compact car, sedan and coupe…

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New Car Incentives Flat Year Over Year

New Car Incentives Flat Year Over Year

NADA Guides report that new car incentives are flat, year over year.  While spending by the car makers on new car incentives has increased consistently over the past two years, 2015 has seen incentives flatten out.

With new sales records being hit, and a yearly SAAR at 17M+, it’s a good time to be a OEM. There’s more evidence they’re backing off incentives and letting the good times roll.

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Most Popular Car Features

Most Popular Car Features

If you’re in the market for a new car, you might be asking yourself “what are the most popular car features?”

Luckily, CarStory has just published a report on the most popular features with consumers.  If you’re currently shopping for a car, you might look at this list to make sure your next car has all the “must have” features for you.

Most Popular Car Features

Most Popular Car Features:

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Kelley Blue Book 2015 Brand Image Award Winners

Kelley Blue Book 2015 Brand Image Award Winners

On April 1st, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, announced this year’s winners of the Brand Image Awards.  These awards recognize automakers’ outstanding achievements in creating brand attributes that capture the attention of new-vehicle buyers. Awarding a brand’s “image” is altogether different, yet equally as important as awarding for pure performance. Measuring brand image is all about…

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Researching new vehicles - best-selling or fastest-selling?

Researching new models - best-selling or fastest-selling? http://bit.ly/1H5v1c6

When looking to purchase a new vehicle, what do you research first? Do you look at top performing vehicles, rankings, best selling, or what’s new? We know that there are so many factors involved in researching a new vehicle. Luckily, you have us to do the work for you.

This was an exciting 1st quarter to see how the new and improved 2015 and 2016 models sold and performed in comparison to the…

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Vehicle Battery Technology Evolving Quickly

Vehicle Battery Technology Evolving Quickly

Vehicle battery technology is evolving at a rapid pace, and the automakers are in a race to double the range of affordable electric vehicles (EVs).

A new wave of cheaper batteries will add power to hybrids and cut fuel use.

Global automakers are readying a new generation of mass-market electric cars with more than double the driving range of today’s Nissan Leaf, betting that technical…

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Atlanta Commute is Worst in the Country

Atlanta Commute is Worst in the Country

Residents of the city of Atlanta have the longest commute in the country. Not only do residents have to suffer through horrendous rush-hour traffic and smog, they have the longest commute of any city in the U.S, with a typical commute distance of 12.8 miles.

These findings were reported by the Atlanta Business Chronicle regarding a Brookings Institution report.

In other words, if you’re an…

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All-Wheel Drive Cars that Might Surprise You

All-Wheel Drive Cars that Might Surprise You

If you’re in the market for a new car and want the safety and security of an all-wheel drive car, which should you choose?

If you live in an area of the country that has frequent bad weather, snow, or you just have rough roads, you might be considering an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.  These cars offer you improved traction and year-round safety and security.

Read on for a list of interesting…

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2015 Atlanta International Auto Show

2015 Atlanta International Auto Show

The CarLingo team made its way down to the 2015 Atlanta International Auto Show on its second night to get a view of the 2015 new car models on display. We found the show at the Georgia World Congress Center to be very well attended right up until closing time for the day.

Enjoy some photos of some of the more popular vehicles.

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Get more details and a great deal on a 2015 Ford…

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Should I Buy a New Car?

Should I Buy a New Car?

Should I buy a new car? Is a new car right for me? These are common questions, and sometimes it’s hard to find good answers.

This article will help. We cut through a lot of the noise to get you the pros and cons of buying a new car.

It’s true that new cars depreciate much faster than used cars do.

But, if you plan to finance a car, understand that finance rates are always much better on a new car…

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Top Sedans under $25K

Top Sedans under $25K

Looking for a great car for under $25K, but need four doors? Check out this list of the top sedans under $25K, which includes some great value for the money.

Kelley Blue Book just announced their 10 Best Sedans Under $25,000 for 2015, and it’s worth a look at some of these great cars.

Each 2015 sedan on the list has a starting price of less than $25,000, and many have a very affordable starting…

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