(StatePoint) Driving is getting more expensive. According to a recent study by AAA, the cost of owning and operating a car rose nearly 2 percent on average over the past year. That’s why so many consumers who are in the market for a new vehicle are putting a premium on fuel efficiency.
“Whether you’re looking to go green for the sake of the planet or for the sake of your pocketbook, you’re in luck,” says Andrew Stoy, Digital Editor for the Autoweek Media Group. “Federally mandated efficiency standards are becoming more stringent.”
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