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Hybrids: Sales of gas-electric models like the Prius will triple by the end of the decade. But high prices will keep them from going mainstream.

Hybrid payback?
You want to buy a hybrid, but you’re concerned about the cost. Here’s what you need to know about buying some of the most popular hybrid vehicles.

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How hybrids work
What makes hybrid cars so fuel-efficient?

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Big Three on the Hill
Nov. 17: Facing the possibility of collapse, Detroit’s ‘Big Three’ automakers hope Congress will extend them some financial help this week. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports.

A car in a box

Friedman on carbon, autos

A bailout for U.S. automakers?

Auto industry reflects an anxious America

Latest interest rates

See today's average mortgage rates across the country.

Loan type	Today	+/-	Last week
30-year fixed	5.02%		5.13%
15-year fixed	4.60%		4.70%
30-year fixed jumbo	5.89%		6.06%
5/1 ARM	4.09%		4.30%
7/1 ARM	4.43%		4.58%

Source: Bankrate.com | View rates in your area

See today's average home equity rates across the country.

Loan type	Today	+/-	Last week
$30K HELOC	5.23%		5.24%
$30K home equity loan	8.32%		8.35%
$75K home equity loan	8.24%		8.39%
$50K home equity loan	8.20%		8.36%
$50K HELOC	4.96%		4.99%

Source: Bankrate.com | View rates in your area

See today's savings rates across the country.

Savings type	Today	+/-	Last week
Money market	1.04%		1.04%
$10K money market	1.12%		1.13%
Six-month CD	1.14%		1.13%
One-year CD	1.60%		1.61%
Five-year CD	2.61%		2.61%

Source: Bankrate.com | View rates in your area

See today's average auto rates across the country.

Loan type	Today	+/-	Last week
48-month new car loan	6.57%		7.05%
36-month used car loan	7.03%		7.39%
36-month new car loan	6.45%		6.90%
60-month new car loan	6.61%		7.11%
72-month new car loan	6.26%		.00%

Source: Bankrate.com | View rates in your area

See today's average credit card rates across the country.

Card type	Fixed	Variable
Standard	13.46%	11.48%
Gold	12.12%	9.90%
Platinum	10.97%	12.21%
All	12.31%	11.68%

Source: Bankrate.com | View more rates

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“I’ve seen them and the design is really striking. But why would I want to drive one when my Ford Focus gets BETTER mileage and has a back seat and huge trunk?”

—EM Waupaca on Smart fortwo — is it for you?

Behind the Wheel with Phil LeBeau

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ForbesAutos.com buyer’s guide

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A hybrid for the whole family
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Save gas without downsizing

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