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These cars have the shortest driving range after a low fuel warning

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If you’re one of those “I’ll get gas in the morning” types of people, pay close attention. MarketWatch Guides recently released a study outlining the vehicles that offer the shortest driving distances after the fuel light comes on, so don’t ignore the warnings if you own one of the vehicles on the list.

The Hyundai Kona 2.0 Essential was the vehicle offering the shortest low-fuel driving distance, at 36.97 miles. Other vehicles on the list include:

MarketWatch calculated those numbers by looking at each vehicle’s maximum fuel tank capacity. It divided the total by ten to determine a ten percent low-fuel marker and then used each model’s fuel economy ratings to calculate a driving range. It’s worth noting that a number of factors can impact gas mileage, including the weather, driving style and road conditions.

On the other end of the spectrum, the Toyota RAV4 offers more than 73 miles of driving range, followed closely by the Ford F-150. Some of the models MarketWatch listed aren’t sold here, such as the RAV4 Icon FWD, but the vehicles are close enough to U.S. configurations to give a decent approximation of low-fuel driving distances.

Most experts recommend against regular driving with a low fuel light on. Doing so can damage the fuel pump, filter and other engine components. If the tank is almost empty, the fuel pump can pick up debris and sediment off the bottom of the tank, which may clog the fuel filter or overheat the pump.

2025 GMC Yukon refreshed with a fresh look, more tech and lots more luxury

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These cars have the longest driving range after a low fuel warning

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There are usually two types of people in a relationship: Those who fill their gas tanks as soon as it crosses the halfway mark and those who tempt fate by driving as far as possible with the low fuel light on. A recent MarketWatch Guides report caters to the latter crowd, as it examined how far different vehicles travel on an empty tank.

Before going too far, it’s worth noting that some of the vehicles on the list come from international markets. So, while those empty-tank mileage numbers might not translate directly to U.S. models, they are close enough to get an idea of how comparable vehicles would perform here. Having said that, it’s still not a great idea to push your gas tank as far as it can go.

The Toyota RAV4 Icon FWD offers the best mileage with an empty tank, traveling more than 73 miles after the fuel light comes on, according to the study. That’s more than enough to get to the next gas station, and may even tempt some owners into driving for days with the fuel light illuminated. The top 10 vehicles include:

MarketWatch didn’t drive every vehicle to come up with these figures. The organization divided each car’s fuel tank capacity by ten to come up with a 10 percent fuel capacity number and then used the fuel economy ratings to determine how far they could travel. A number of factors can impact that estimate, however, including driving style, the weather and any loads the vehicle is carrying.

2025 GMC Terrain is redesigned with bolder style and big tech

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These are the longest-lasting auto brands on the road today

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Some automotive brands have remained at the top of predicted reliability rankings for years, and while new vehicles have become far more durable than they were even a few years ago, many of those top-ranked brands continue to dominate. iSeeCars recently studied the vehicles and brands most likely to reach 250,000+ miles, but many of the top brands won’t come as any surprise.

Toyota was the top-ranked brand, with a 17 percent overall chance of having vehicles reach 250,000 miles. The top seven brands:

  1. Toyota: 17%
  2. Honda: 13/6%
  3. Ram: 11.5%
  4. GMC: 11.4%
  5. Chevrolet: 10.5%
  6. Lexus: 9.7%
  7. Ford: 9.5%

The average vehicle on America’s roads has an 8.6 percent chance of lasting a quarter-million miles or more, so those vehicles outperform the rest of the crop by notable margins. Looking at the list, it might be a little odd seeing Ram, GMC, Chevy, and Ford mixed in with brands like Honda and Toyota, but there’s a good reason for their success. The Big Three American brands sell a ton of trucks, which scored favorably in iSeeCars’ analysis. It’s worth noting that this ranking doesn’t include heavy-duty models, which show a strong ability to stand the test of time.

The Ram 3500 had a 42.6 percent chance of lasting 250,000 miles, followed by the Toyota Tundra, Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, GMC Sierra 2500HD, and Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD. Beyond the fact that heavy-duty trucks are built for abuse, some of those pickups’ longevity is likely due to fleet management and regular maintenance that commercial owners tend to follow.

Breaking out other vehicle categories shows that SUVs hold 16 of the 30 top spots. The list also holds eight pickup trucks and four sedans. iSeeCars used data from more than 402 million vehicles for this study. It analyzed odometer data at each yearly age and used a proprietary model based on those mileage numbers to estimate the longevity of vehicles and brands.

Boston’s awful traffic might soon get better thanks to Google’s AI

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I live in Maine, which means that I often have to brave Boston traffic to do “big city stuff.” The Massachusetts metropolis’ age and dense population make it one of the most miserable places to drive in the country, worse than Los Angeles in many areas. The city is attempting to address the problem through a new partnership with Google’s Project Green Light, which leans on artificial intelligence to alter traffic light patterns in hopes of reducing congestion.

Boston’s chief of streets, Jascha Franklin-Hodge, told WCVB that the system “provides our traffic engineers with important data to tweak a signal by seconds, which can help reduce congestion along a corridor.” The city also said the tech should smooth stop-and-go traffic and cut emissions.

The partnership has so far been successful in limited early testing. Officials said, “At the intersections of Huntington Avenue and Opera Place, and at Armory Street and Green Street, stop-and-go traffic has been reduced by over 50%. Cities around the world that use Project Green Light have experienced a 10% average reduction in emissions.”

Boston consistently ranks among the worst cities in the U.S. for traffic. Earlier this year, CNBC noted that drivers lost an average of 42 hours sitting in traffic in 2023, so any improvement in commute times is a benefit everyone can get behind.

Google product manager Matheus Vervloet said, “Through Project Green Light, we are using AI to improve the lives of people in cities around the globe by reducing traffic and emissions. The success of Green Light is only possible thanks to the partnership we have with cities like Boston. We’re encouraged by the initial results we’ve seen in Boston and look forward to working closely with the city to scale this technology to more intersections.”

Project Green Light is still a new effort, with Seattle the only other U.S. city in its testing program. Google said that the project is live in over 70 intersections globally, impacting 30 million car rides every month. The company plans to expand to “hundreds of cities and tens of thousands of intersections in the next few years.”

These are the vehicles with the most satisfying seats

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There are a lot of quirky issues that car buyers can sweep under the rug for the right vehicle, but an uncomfortable seat isn’t one of them. As the single point of contact between the driver’s rear and the vehicle, seats are some of the most thought-out and scrutinized components. J.D. Power’s 2024 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study found that automakers have made significant strides in seat comfort, but buyers remain frustrated with the quality of their vehicles’ headrests.

The organization rates vehicles on the number of problems per 100 units they experience, or PP100. Owners reporting headrest issues found several other issues with the seats, reporting 6.7 PP100 for seat problems, compared to people who liked their headrests. Their responses indicated 1.0 PP100, showing far better overall satisfaction with the seats.

Ashley Edgar, senior director of automotive benchmarking, said, “Headrest adjustability needs to be prioritized by seat manufacturers as it does have an effect on overall seat experience. As much as manufacturers can address many of the other aspects of seat quality, overall comfort is lost without a proper headrest.”

J.D. Power’s seat rankings are broken down by segment. Winners include:

The study included seat manufacturers, which in all but one case were third-party companies separate from the automakers. Adient made the seats for the Kia K5 and Toyota Camry, while Lear Corporation manufactured the seats for the Chevy Equinox, Ford Explorer, both Chevy trucks, and all models in the Premium Car segment.

Texas sues GM, saying it tricked customers into sharing driving data sold to insurers

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These are the 10 longest-lasting vehicles on the road today

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Those of us willing to bite the bullet and pay today’s new-car prices want to make sure that the vehicle we’re buying will stand the test of time. New models are generally more reliable than ever before, but a few names stand out as the most likely to last at least 250,000 miles. A new study from iSeeCars found that the 10 longest-lasting vehicles come mostly from one global automaker, and that company likely won’t surprise you.

The firm looked at data from more than 402 million vehicles, calculating the average odometer reading to help judge longevity. Toyota and Lexus dominated the list of projected longest-lasting vehicles, taking seven of the top 10 spots.

The 10 longest-lasting light-duty vehicles:

  1. Toyota Tundra: 36.6% chance of lasting 250,000+ miles
  2. Toyota Sequoia: 36.4%
  3. Toyota 4Runner: 26.8%
  4. Toyota Tacoma: 26.7%
  5. Toyota Highlander Hybrid: 25.9%
  6. Honda Ridgeline: 25.8%
  7. Chevrolet Suburban: 22%
  8. Toyota Avalon: 22%
  9. Lexus GX: 20.7%
  10. Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 18.8%

iSeeCars executive analyst Karl Brauer said, “Modern vehicles are getting more durable, with 30 models offering between a 12 and 26 percent chance of reaching a quarter-million miles. Many consumers still consider a car’s usable lifespan to end at 100,000 miles. But our latest longest-lasting study confirms that even 200,000 miles isn’t the end of the line for many cars. The top nine cars on the list have a better than 20 percent chance of hitting 250,000 miles.

Pickup trucks are featured heavily on the list of longest-lasting vehicles, but breaking the category out and adding heavy-duty trucks shows that the workhorse models might be some of the most durable vehicles around. The Ram 3500 had a 42.6 percent chance of reaching 250,000 miles, followed by the Tundra. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD was third at 29.6%, and the GMC Sierra 2500HD was just behind it at 29.1 percent.

We drive the Bronco Sport Sasquatch, Hummer EV SUV and more | Autoblog Podcast #846

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