Rising gas prices from Iran conflict drive more Americans to search for electric vehicles

Ashby Lincoln - March 16, 2026

On the Dash: Searches for electrified vehicles jumped to 22.4% of Edmunds traffic, led by full EVs. High gas prices and limited affordable EV options may push buyers toward used...

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GDP surges 4.3% in Q3 as consumer spending and exports rebound

Jaelyn Campbell - December 24, 2025

On the Dash: U.S. GDP surged 4.3% in Q3, the fastest growth in two years, driven by consumer spending, exports, business investment, and defense outlays. Economic gains are uneven, with...

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Economic concerns weigh on U.S. auto sales – S&P Global Mobility

Jaelyn Campbell - August 28, 2023

Automotive data provider S&P Global Mobility has reported that while U.S. light vehicle sales are expected to remain steady in August, there are signs of a slowdown. According to Chris Hopson,...

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As U.S. economy slows, job growth beats expectations in April

Jaelyn Campbell - May 5, 2023

The Labor Department revealed that job growth performed better than anticipated in April despite banking turmoil and a slowing economy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm payrolls rose by...

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Drivers continue to fill up despite skyrocketing gas prices

Jason Unrau - June 8, 2022

The cost of fueling a gas-powered vehicle continues to climb across the United States. According to AAA, the national average for one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline topped $4.86 on June...

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Rising gas prices from Iran conflict drive more Americans to search for electric vehicles

GDP surges 4.3% in Q3 as consumer spending and exports rebound

Economic concerns weigh on U.S. auto sales – S&P Global Mobility

As U.S. economy slows, job growth beats expectations in April

Drivers continue to fill up despite skyrocketing gas prices

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