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These days, cheap doesn't equate to low quality. As a matter of fact, today's economy cars offer better features, design and performance than in the past, as well as greater fuel economy in many cases. Still, there are several options to choose from, so Cars.com's list of the "Top 10 Cheapest New Cars You Can Buy" is a great guide for budget-minded consumers.

The zero-emissions, battery-powered LEAF has been named the cleanest production vehicle in the United States by Automotive Science Group (ASG). Before coming to this result, the research firm studied over 1,300 four-seat automobiles, measuring the impact of each on the environment from wells-to-wheels, a term that means they took into account the production and distribution of fuel for every vehicle when looking at emissions.

Last month, when a flatbed truck was spotted carrying a giant cardboard box from Amazon, it didn't take long before a photo surfaced on Reddit and spawned a flurry of speculations about the box's contents. Shortly after, Nissan confirmed exactly what was inside. Can you guess what was inside? Read more for details.

On Edmunds.com's "17 Best Cars You Can Buy" list, the 2013 Altima was named "Best Midsize Sedan," beating out competitors like the Honda Accord and Ford Fusion. Read on to find out how the Altima won over the publication's editors.

Would you build an EV-friendly city?

For fans of the popular SimCity computer and console video game series by Electronic Arts (EA), a fun new feature is offered in the latest edition of the already addicting game.