Original data analysis from the only automotive tool with no financial interest in what you decide. Each piece is grounded in our own datasets — EPA fuel economy records, NHTSA safety data, and real dealer listing prices — with methodology and sources published alongside every finding.
May 8, 2026
Where You Buy Your Used Car Matters
Used car prices vary by more than 16 percentage points across US states after controlling for vehicle type, age, and mileage. Analysis of 66,750 dealer listings: Alaska, Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest are the most expensive markets; New Jersey and Florida are the cheapest.
May 3, 2026
The Truck Belt: Where Trucks Dominate Dealer Inventory
Pickup truck share in dealer inventory ranges from 8% in Florida and New Jersey to nearly 40% in Wyoming — a 5× gap that reshapes used car prices across state lines. Analysis of 65,939 dealer listings reveals where trucks are cheap, where they're expensive, and why Iowa is the biggest surprise.
April 19, 2026
The Gas Mileage Ceiling: Why a Newer Gas Car Won't Lower Your Fuel Bill
ICE fuel efficiency has flatlined at 22.8 MPG since 2017. Analysis of 27,849 EPA vehicle records shows that buying a newer gas car delivers no meaningful fuel savings over a 2018–2020 model. The only exit is a hybrid.