@Keith_Laing

DC-based @usatodaycars reporter. Alum: @Business @DetroitNews @TheHill @newsservicefla @Brunswick_News. Father of 3. @HowardU alum, AΦA. RTs≠endorsements.

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Shopping for a used car? These 10 models saw the biggest price jumps, according to @iseecars usatoday.com/story/cars/shop… via @USATODAY

Shopping for a used car? These 10 models saw the biggest price jumps

Used car prices topped $32,000 in 2026 at a time when car buyers are grappling with record high new vehicle and gas prices, according to iSeeCars.com.

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The used @Ford F-150 Lightning is suddenly one of the smartest EV buys usatoday.com/story/cars/shop… via @usatoday

The used Ford F-150 Lightning is suddenly one of the smartest EV buys

Despite Ford's decision to convert its Ford F-150 Lightning into a long-range hybrid, demand for the vehicle has surged in recent months.

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I owned 2 @volkswagen Jettas. Would I recommend the 2026 model? usatoday.com/story/cars/rese… via @usatoday

I owned 2 Volkswagen Jettas. Would I recommend the 2026 model?

After owning two Volkswagen Jettas, I spent a week with the 2026 model to see what changed and what stayed the same.

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California has moved to backfill some of the lost $7,500 federal EV tax credit that was cut by President Trump. Here's how many they have given out. usatoday.com/story/cars/news…

Trump ended EV tax credits. California's replacement is taking off

California has moved to backfill some of the lost $7,500 federal EV tax credit that was cut by President Trump. Here's how many they have given out.

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.@POTUS @realDonaldTrump ended U.S. EV tax credits. California's replacement is taking off usatoday.com/story/cars/news… via @usatoday

Trump ended EV tax credits. California's replacement is taking off

California has moved to backfill some of the lost $7,500 federal EV tax credit that was cut by President Trump. Here's how many they have given out.

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Electric vehicle drivers in these states save over $2K per year on gas, according to @zeta_updates usatoday.com/story/cars/rese… via @USATODAY

Electric vehicle drivers in these states save over $2K per year on gas

High gas prices are prompting many car shoppers to reconsider EVs. But drivers in some states may be saving more than their counterparts in places are.

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.@Tesla dominates top-selling EVs list. Here's what that means usatoday.com/story/cars/shop… via @usatoday

Tesla dominates top-selling EVs list. Here's what that means

High gas prices have prompted car shoppers to reconsider EVs this year, and sales so far show Tesla is still the most dominant player in the market.

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The 8 cheapest car brands in America as prices hit record highs usatoday.com/story/cars/shop… via @usatoday

The 8 cheapest car brands in America as prices hit record highs

Only eight major car brands averaged sale prices under $40,000 in September, as overall average new-car prices neared an all-time high over $50,000.

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The @GenesisUSA G90 is one of the most luxurious cars out now. I tested it usatoday.com/story/cars/rese… via @usatoday

The Genesis G90 is one of the most luxurious cars out now. I tested it

Genesis is Hyundai's luxury brand that started as a sedan nameplate. A decade later, Genesis is all grown up, and its new G90 sedan shows it.

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Nearly 60 journalists who recently landed positions in a new newsroom explained how to get a job right now. Most of them had the same advice: You need to network more. poynter.org/commentary/2026/…

How do you land a journalism job right now? Nearly 60 journalists told us - Poynter

The job market is brutal, but journalists are still finding new roles — and more than half of those we surveyed landed better pay and benefits

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EV buyers are far more likely to switch brands than gas-car owners, studies show usatoday.com/story/cars/shop… via @USATODAY

EV buyers are far more likely to switch brands than gas-car owners

New research suggests EV owners prioritize range and charging over sticking with a favorite brand.

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.@POTUS @realDonaldTrump cut EV tax credits in 2025. Here are the winners and losers of that decision a year later usatoday.com/story/cars/news… via @USATODAY

Trump cut EV tax credits one year ago. So, who won and who lost?

President Donald Trump eliminated a once-popular $7,500 tax credit for EV buyers in the United States, and signs point to some winners and losers.

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How much do shoppers care about fuel efficiency? We asked readers usatoday.com/story/cars/shop… via @usatoday

How much do shoppers care about fuel efficiency? We asked readers

The national average price of gas prices has remained above $4 per gallon. We asked how readers how much they care about fuel efficiency.

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Buyers want hybrids as gas prices rise. @volkswagen SUV fans will have to wait a little while usatoday.com/story/cars/news… via @usatoday

Buyers want hybrids as gas prices rise. VW SUV fans will have to wait

Volkswagen is planning to add hybrid versions of its most popular U.S. models. But fans of the German automaker will have to wait to buy them.

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What is red-dyed diesel, and will @POTUS @realDonaldTrump's plans to lower prices work? usatoday.com/story/cars/rese… via @usatoday

What is red-dyed diesel, and will Trump's plans to lower prices work?

President Trump wants to lower diesel prices by boosting the use of tax-free red-dyed fuel. But critics wonder if the moves will lower prices much.

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One year later, here's what happened to the US auto industry after EV tax credits died usatoday.com/story/cars/news… via @usatoday

One year later, here's what happened after EV tax credits died

President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress killed EV credits one year ago. Here's a look at what's happened in the industry since then.

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The Falcons used a relentless running game to spoil the Saints' "Domecoming" celebration on "Monday Night Football." usatoday.com/story/sports/nf…

Bijan Robinson, ESPN, New Orleans triumphant – but Saints fail – in 'MNF' winners, losers

The Falcons used a relentless running game to spoil the Saints' "Domecoming" celebration on "Monday Night Football."

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Looking for an affordable family car? You might have to go used usatoday.com/story/cars/shop… via @USATODAY

Looking for an affordable family car? You might have to go used

If you're looking for an affordable larger family car in this market, you might have a tough time finding one. Unless you're willing to go used.

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.@POTUS @realDonaldTrump's fuel economy rollback faces lawsuit as gas prices top $4 usatoday.com/story/cars/news… via @usatoday

Trump fuel economy rollback faces lawsuit as gas prices top $4

Environmental groups sued the Trump administration over plans to weaken fuel economy standards, arguing drivers will pay more at the pump.

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Will a gas-tax holiday actually lower gas prices? usatoday.com/story/cars/shop… via @usatoday

Will a gas-tax holiday actually lower gas prices?

Several states are suspending gas taxes as fuel prices rise. Experts say drivers may see smaller savings than expected.

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