Photo by Sahil Patel on Unsplash Are you pinching your pennies for one reason or another? Gas money can be a killer on the old pocketbook, so we decided to throw you our picks for six cars with the best gas mileage based on price, comfort, style, and performance. As we move into a new presidential administration, the uncertainty of how much gas prices will fluctuate are yet to be seen.

Photo by Samuel Girven on Unsplash Every car enthusiast at one point or another has taken a quick peek at the average cost of their favorite sports car and thought, “woof.” It’s no surprise that tricked-out, hyper-engineered, expertly-designed built-for-speed vehicles don’t exactly come cheap, new, or used. While there are many fun-and-fancy-free vehicles in the world that won’t ​necessarily ​break the bank, it can be difficult for average people to justify spending any amount on that impractical but oh-so alluring little two-seater.

Photo by Waldemar Brandt on Unsplash Driving or traveling in a vehicle with a stunning interior does something beautiful to the soul. We feel more at-ease, our attitudes are more positive, and we become more optimistic about life’s opportunities. But what features place a vehicle among the cars with the best interiors? Comfort plays a significant role. So does craftsmanship, artful design, modern tech, console size, and the stereo system.

Photo by Wonderlane on Unsplash Aging happens. Whether you hate it or embrace it with open arms, getting older is an inevitability that we all have to face at some point in our lives. Even the fittest and most youthful among us will experience changes to our brains and bodies—reaction time slows, eyesight changes, and mobility won’t quite be the same as when we were first learning to drive. Everything changes, including what we look for in a vehicle during our golden years.

Photo by Alex Belogub on Unsplash Compact cars are hard to beat when it comes to navigating tight city streets and snatching small parking spots. More upsides are that compact cars are less expensive to manufacture (making them more affordable) and they typically require less maintenance due to their smaller engines, which run more efficiently. Also, less surface space means less car to wash, and a smaller cabin means less to keep tidy.

Source: Pixabay The outward visibility a car offers is crucial to the vehicle’s overall safety equation. A car’s optimal visibility comes from a combination of innovative design and technology. Large and tall windows, slim roof pillars, fewer blind spots, more glass, the size and heating of side mirrors, and innovative headlights all contribute to enhanced visibility. As do rearview cameras, sensors that detect other vehicles, and any number of monitors and systems that alert a driver when dangers missed by the human eye are sensed or seen.

Source: Pixabay The pickup trucks of the last few years are a far cry from the trucks your father drove, or maybe even the ones you’ve been driving. What used to be a segment of simple, straightforward work vehicles has transformed into a fleet that includes luxury cars, offices on wheels, and hulking behemoths that can move mountains one day and take the kids to practice the next. While these new options mean that there is bound to be a pickup just right for you, it also means that they can get pretty expensive.

Image by AutoPhotography from Pixabay Hatchbacks have earned themselves quite a reputation over the years. A On the one hand, hatchback vehicles are lauded as safe, reliable family cars. On the other, they’re tricked-out technicolor street speeders, complete with flame decals and LED underlighting. And these two very different images of this uber-popular car design illustrate one of the reasons hatchbacks are so popular: their versatility. So whether you’re shopping for the next drag-race champion, a sensible week-day ride, or both—this list of ​best used hatchbacks might uncover the right car for you.

Photo by Simon Maage on Unsplash When it comes to picking out a new driver’s first car, most parents have safety and reliability at the top of their list of criteria. On the other hand, the teens are looking for something fun and attractive that they can fit all of their friends into. A ​good starter car​ ideally has something for everyone - but finding the ​right​ one can be tricky.

If you’re looking for a practical car, 2021 just might be the year to find your perfect ride. Whether you’re looking for a small vehicle to commute back and forth to work, or something large enough to carry your children, your dogs, and all of your camping gear, there are several options to choose from. How you define practicality and how other people define practicality may be a little bit different, but in general, we like to think that a “practical” car is roomy, fuel-efficient, and reliable.